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Million Dollar Mermaid

1952Movie1 h 55 min

Drama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic50–Rotten Tomatoes86%66%

A nostalgic, hopeful drama movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

Inspired by the true story of bathing beauties!

After overcoming polio, Annette Kellerman achieves fame and creates a scandal when her one-piece bathing suit is considered indecent.

Feels like

  • Hollywood Golden Age
  • Biographical Drama
  • Synchronized Swimming
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Female Empowerment
  • Classic Musical
  • Visually Grand
  • Nostalgic
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Inspirational Story

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Mervyn LeRoy
Written by
Everett Freeman
Produced by
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Music by
Adolph Deutsch

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Facts

December 4, 1952 · 1 h 55 min · Drama

Released
December 4, 1952
Runtime
1 h 55 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Million Dollar Mermaid?"

Questions about Million Dollar Mermaid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Million Dollar Mermaid?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Million Dollar Mermaid from Apple TV Store. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Million Dollar Mermaid worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 50).

Is Million Dollar Mermaid okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Million Dollar Mermaid?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Million Dollar Mermaid?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.