Million Dollar Mermaid (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1952, Million Dollar Mermaid is a drama and music film directed by Mervyn LeRoy, running about 115 minutes. “Inspired by the true story of bathing beauties!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After overcoming polio, Annette Kellerman achieves fame and creates a scandal when her one-piece bathing suit is considered indecent.
Who’s in it. Million Dollar Mermaid stars Esther Williams as Annette Kellerman, Victor Mature as James Sullivan, Walter Pidgeon as Frederick Kellerman and David Brian as Alfred Harper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Million Dollar Mermaid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Million Dollar Mermaid page.
If you liked it. Fans of Million Dollar Mermaid tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Million Dollar Mermaid (1952)?
- In US, Million Dollar Mermaid is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Million Dollar Mermaid worth watching?
- Million Dollar Mermaid holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Million Dollar Mermaid?
- Million Dollar Mermaid stars Esther Williams, Victor Mature, Walter Pidgeon, David Brian and Jesse White.
- When was Million Dollar Mermaid released?
- Million Dollar Mermaid was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.