Everyone Loves Mel (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1998, Everyone Loves Mel is a fantasy and family film directed by Joey Travolta, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, the legend of Swanson Lake is kept by one man and he's not about to surrender it. When Bill's grandsons come for a summer visit, they stumble into a big-time adventure with a giant turtle named Mel. When Bill's neighbor Bailey tries to kidnap Mel in order to feature him in a proposed theme park, the grandsons plot to hide Mel from the neighbor.
Who’s in it. Everyone Loves Mel stars Ernest Borgnine as Grandpa, Julie Hagerty as Bonnie, Greg Evigan as Peter and Jack Scalia as Bailey Silverwood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Everyone Loves Mel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Everyone Loves Mel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Everyone Loves Mel tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Everyone Loves Mel (1998)?
- In US, Everyone Loves Mel is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Everyone Loves Mel worth watching?
- Everyone Loves Mel holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Everyone Loves Mel?
- Everyone Loves Mel stars Ernest Borgnine, Julie Hagerty, Greg Evigan, Jack Scalia and Bug Hall.
- When was Everyone Loves Mel released?
- Everyone Loves Mel was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.