The Mermaid (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, The Mermaid is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Stephen Chow, running about 93 minutes. “Half Fish, Half Human, 100% Assassin” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A playboy business tycoon, Liu Xuan, purchases the Green Gulf, a wildlife reserve, for a sea reclamation project, and uses sonar technology to get rid of the sea life in the area. Unknown to him, the Green Gulf is the home of merpeople, and the sonar has caused many of them to succumb to illness or die. Xuan's business ventures in the area are threatened when he crosses paths with the mermaid, Shan, who is sent to avenge her people.
Who’s in it. The Mermaid stars Lin Yun as Mermaid Shan, Deng Chao as Liu Xuan, Kitty Zhang as Ruolan and Show Lo as Brother Eight, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Mermaid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $553.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Mermaid page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mermaid tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mermaid (2016)?
- In US, The Mermaid is available to 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 The Mermaid worth watching?
- The Mermaid holds an audience score of 6.5 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 The Mermaid?
- The Mermaid stars Lin Yun, Deng Chao, Kitty Zhang, Show Lo and Tsui Hark.
- When was The Mermaid released?
- The Mermaid was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.