Splash (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1984, Splash is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Ron Howard, running about 111 minutes. “Allen Bauer Thought He'd Never Find The Right Woman... He Was Only Half Wrong!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A successful businessman falls in love with the girl of his dreams. There's one big complication though; he's fallen hook, line and sinker for a mermaid.
Who’s in it. Splash stars Tom Hanks as Allen Bauer, Daryl Hannah as Madison, Eugene Levy as Walter Kornbluth and John Candy as Freddie Bauer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Splash has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $69.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Disney Plus and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 Splash page.
If you liked it. Fans of Splash tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Splash (1984)?
- In US, Splash is available to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 Splash worth watching?
- Splash holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Splash?
- Splash stars Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, Eugene Levy, John Candy and Dody Goodman.
- When was Splash released?
- Splash was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.