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Barbie in A Mermaid Tale

2010Movie1 h 15 minG

AnimationFamily
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–75%

A heartwarming, uplifting animated movie about fantasy and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

Barbie Makes A Big Splash!

Barbie stars as Merliah, a surfer who learns a shocking secret: she's a mermaid! She and her dolphin friend set out for an undersea adventure to rescue her mother, the queen of Oceana.

Feels like

  • Children's Animated Adventure
  • Fantasy Undersea Journey
  • Wholesome Family Entertainment
  • Empowering Protagonist
  • Vibrant Visuals
  • Friendship & Courage
  • Magical Transformation
  • Simple Storytelling
  • Optimistic Tone

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Adam Wood
Written by
Elise Allen
Produced by
Tiffany J. Shuttleworth, Anita Lee
Music by
BC Smith

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 25, 2010 · 1 h 15 min · G

Released
January 25, 2010
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Animation, Family, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Box office
$16 million
Available in
81 countries

Tropes

Royalty Superpower, Mermaiding Swimsuit, Half-Human Hybrid +9

  • Royalty Superpower
  • Mermaiding Swimsuit
  • Half-Human Hybrid
  • Attention Whore
  • Fantastic Racism
  • Super Cell Reception
  • Cain and Abel
  • The Ace
  • Sympathy for the Devil
  • Kick the Dog
  • The Lifestream
  • Locked into Strangeness

12 of 54 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Barbie in A Mermaid Tale?"

Questions about Barbie in A Mermaid Tale

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Barbie in A Mermaid Tale?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Barbie in A Mermaid Tale from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Barbie in A Mermaid Tale worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.6).

Is there a sequel to Barbie in A Mermaid Tale?

  1. Barbie in A Mermaid Tale (2010)
  2. Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 (2012)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 (2012).

Is Barbie in A Mermaid Tale okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Barbie in A Mermaid Tale?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Barbie in A Mermaid Tale?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does Barbie in A Mermaid Tale use?

Royalty SuperpowerMermaiding SwimsuitHalf-Human HybridAttention WhoreFantastic RacismSuper Cell ReceptionCain and AbelThe AceSympathy for the DevilKick the DogThe LifestreamLocked into Strangenessand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Royalty Superpower, Mermaiding Swimsuit, and Half-Human Hybrid.