Aquamarine

2006·Movie
1h 43min·PG

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Big heart.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Coming of Age9

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Growing up, fantasy, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A Fish-Out-Of-Water Comedy.

Two teenage girls discover that mermaids really do exist after a violent storm washes one ashore. The mermaid, a sassy creature named Aquamarine, is determined to prove to her father that real love exists, and enlists the girls' help in winning the heart of a handsome lifeguard.
Teen Fantasy ComedyWholesome & CharmingFriendship StoryMermaid TaleLighthearted RomanceComing-of-AgeFeel-Good MovieSummer VibesFamily-Friendly

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Questions about Aquamarine

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Where can I stream Aquamarine legally?

Aquamarine is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Aquamarine worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Aquamarine rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Aquamarine?

1 h 43 min

Aquamarine runs 1 h 43 min.

Is Aquamarine based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Aquamarine?

Critics64
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see Aquamarine much the same way.

Was Aquamarine a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$23 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $23 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is Aquamarine in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Aquamarine?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Aquamarine in 92 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Aquamarine use?

Adaptation-Induced Plot HoleWhy Did It Have to Be Snakes?Adaptational Nice GuyBut Not Too WhiteRule of ThreeDance of RomanceAdaptational Superpower ChangeHeartbreak and Ice CreamDisappeared DadGenki GirlCanon ForeignerIn Name Onlyand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 storytelling tropes for Aquamarine, including Adaptation-Induced Plot Hole, Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?, Adaptational Nice Guy.

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