A Mermaid's Tale
Directed by Dustin Rikert12-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.
- CallumNovember 9, 2025⭐⭐½ – A Mermaid’s Tale – Sweet, Shallow, and Safe A Mermaid’s Tale swims in the same gentle waters as Splash, though the tide here is far calmer — and far shallower. It’s a light, harmless story built for young viewers who still see magic in seashells and friendship in fish. For adults, though, it’s background noise: the kind of film you put on to keep the kids entertained while you fold the washing or get dinner sorted. There’s a simplicity to it that isn’t bad — just basic. The story never offends, never shocks, never dives too deep. It’s the cinematic equivalent of a calm tidepool: predictable, placid, and safe to splash around in. The effects and acting are serviceable enough for what it is, and younger audiences will no doubt find the sparkle and charm endearing. It’s not trying to be The Little Mermaid or Aquamarine — it’s content being an easy, feel-good distraction. And honestly, that’s fine. Parents won’t hate having it on, and kids will think it’s magical. Sometimes, that’s all a movie needs to do. 🫧 Pairing: A tall glass of lemonade — sweet, harmless, and refreshingly simple, though you’ll forget it not long after the last sip.
A Mermaid's Tale Trivia
A Mermaid's Tale was released on August 24, 2017.
A Mermaid's Tale was directed by Dustin Rikert.
A Mermaid's Tale has a runtime of 1h 32m.
A Mermaid's Tale was produced by Phillip B. Goldfine, Dustin Rikert, William Shockley.
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.
The key characters in A Mermaid's Tale are Matt (Jerry O'Connell), Art (Barry Bostwick), Ryan (Caitlin Carmichael).
A Mermaid's Tale is rated G.
A Mermaid's Tale is a Family, Drama, Adventure film.
A Mermaid's Tale has an audience rating of 3.6 out of 10.