A Mermaid's Tale (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2017, A Mermaid's Tale is a family film directed by Dustin Rikert, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. 12-year-old Ryan moves to the town where her father was born—a bleak, dying fishing town. However, exploring the coast, she discovers a cove that is home to a mysterious girl named Coral who reveals herself to be a mermaid.
Who’s in it. A Mermaid's Tale stars Jerry O'Connell as Matt, Barry Bostwick as Art, Caitlin Carmichael as Ryan and Nancy Stafford as Thaleia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, A Mermaid's Tale has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz and Starz Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Mermaid's Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Mermaid's Tale tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Mermaid's Tale (2017)?
- In US, A Mermaid's Tale is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Mermaid's Tale worth watching?
- A Mermaid's Tale holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Mermaid's Tale?
- A Mermaid's Tale stars Jerry O'Connell, Barry Bostwick, Caitlin Carmichael, Nancy Stafford and Ronnie Gene Blevins.
- When was A Mermaid's Tale released?
- A Mermaid's Tale was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.