12-year-old Ryan moves to the town where her father was born—a bleak, dying fishing town. However, exploring the coast, she discovers a cove that is home to a mysterious girl named Coral who reveals herself to be a mermaid.
In the United States, A Mermaid's Tale streams on Philo, Starz, and Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.
Is A Mermaid's Tale worth watching?
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 4.9).
Is A Mermaid's 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 A Mermaid's Tale?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Will I feel good after watching A Mermaid's Tale?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.