Mermaids

2017·Movie
1h 16min
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes100%86%

Where to watch

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Mermaids fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

In this tribute to the eternal allure of an ancient myth, colourful fins and swimming pools fill the lives of five modern-day women who strive to embody the mysterious siren as part of a growing “mermaiding” subculture.
Mermaiding SubcultureModern MythologyFemale EmpowermentSelf-ExpressionVisual StorytellingCommunityDreamlikeContemporary

Crew

Directed by:
Ali Weinstein
Written by:
Ali Weinstein
Produced by:
Caitlin Durlak
Composed by:
Trisha Harris

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Mermaids

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mermaids legally?

PrimeAMC+KanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Mermaids is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mermaids worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Mermaids?

1 h 16 min

Mermaids runs 1 h 16 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mermaids?

Critics100
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Mermaids higher (100) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Mermaids in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Mermaids?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mermaids in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mermaids use?

Hypocrite Has a PointSex Changes EverythingAge LiftA Tragedy of ImpulsivenessAll Women Are LustfulCan't Spit It OutImmodest OrgasmHolier Than ThouJumping Off the Slippery SlopeMy God, What Have I Done?Never Got to Say GoodbyeMotor Mouthand 102 more

TV Tropes lists 114 storytelling tropes for Mermaids, including Hypocrite Has a Point, Sex Changes Everything, Age Lift.

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