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Splash

1984·Movie
1h 50min·PG
IMDb6.3Metacritic716.8Rotten Tomatoes91%67%

Where to watch

Disney+YouTube TV

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

What's your score?

Your score

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

She was the woman of Allen's dreams. She had large dark eyes, a beautiful smile and a great pair of fins.

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.
Classic Romantic ComedyWhimsical FantasyFish-Out-of-WaterCharming & Heartfelt80s NostalgiaSweet RomanceIconic ChemistryHumorous Culture ClashFeel-Good Movie

Crew

Directed by:
Ron Howard, Hans Beimler, Doug Metzger
Written by:
Brian Grazer, Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel
Produced by:
Brian Grazer, John Thomas Lenox, John Thomas Lenox
Composed by:
Richard Portman, Robert Hathaway, Lee Holdridge

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Splash

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Splash legally?

Disney+YouTube TV

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

Is Splash worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Splash rated?

PGNuditySexual content

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Splash?

1 h 50 min

Splash runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Splash?

Critics81
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Splash higher (81) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Splash a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$70 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $70 million worldwide, 8.7 times its budget.

What language is Splash in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Splash?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Splash in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Splash use?

Meaningless Villain VictoryInnocent Fanservice GirlUnderwater KissInterspecies RomanceLightning BruiserHumans Are BastardsBowdlerizeInsane ProprietorYour Universe or Mine?The UnpronounceableKarma HoudiniUnusually Uninteresting Sightand 83 more

TV Tropes lists 95 storytelling tropes for Splash, including Meaningless Villain Victory, Innocent Fanservice Girl, Underwater Kiss.