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Splash

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A young boy saved from drowning by a beautiful mermaid, falls in love with her 20 years later when she returns to seek him out. Before he can choose between life on dry land or a deep sea paradise with his dream woman, the lovers are rudely interrupted by the intervention of a scheming scientist.
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Critics Consensus

A perfectly light, warmly funny romantic comedy that's kept afloat by Ron Howard's unobtrusive direction and charming performances from Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah.

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Rita Kempley Washington Post 07/03/2018
Splash, an aquacade of myth and laughter, glimmers like moonlit tide. It's an enrapturing underwater romance pairing dry-lander Tom Hanks with mermaid Daryl Hannah (not an easy affair for a nonswimmer). Go to Full Review Duane Byrge The Hollywood Reporter 03/09/2017
It's a rambunctious comedy, coming from director Ron Howard who, with his previous, wacky Night Shift, unarguably shows that beneath that Opie Taylor/Richie Cunningham persona, there's a wild and crazy spirit. Go to Full Review Richard Schickel TIME Magazine 05/10/2009
A romantic comedy that is as salty and bracing as a plunge in the surf. Go to Full Review Alan Jones Starburst 08/01/2022
There's poetry here, believe it or not, and grace too, perfectly highlighted by the remarkably gifted cast. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins 09/07/2020
7/10
Manages plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and genuine fun. Go to Full Review Octavi Marti El Pais (Spain) 02/18/2020
Splash could have been a silly and simple comedy, but it escapes that destiny thanks to its creative script and talented actors. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Scott M @RT75128960 3d Conventional romance about a guy in love with a mermaid. Tom Hanks breakout performance. Tom Candy is good too. But I never did truly like this movie that much. Its just too dumb. Especially the ending. See more Isaac B. @Toothpaste272 May 13 I don’t even know why people watch this dumo atupid romance movie about tom hanks falling in love with with a mermaid See more Pamela A @PamelaJ Jan 13 I can’t believe how many people like this boring dumb movie, I couldn’t believe I watched it again after years hoping I would like, no way…. See more Jose R @thespeeddemon Jan 8 just seen this movie last night. it was a nice touch of emotions being delivered throughout the entire film. i was a huge fan of tom hanks from the movie "BIG" so i was curious to seeing his acting skills in a romance movie. He killed it for the 80’s role. John candy was amazing in this too. Still haven’t seen young buck but i will someday! I’m a young soul. 22 years old but i love watching movies before i was even born. Seeing life and how drastically movies have changed over the decades! I would recommend this. A mad scientist is trying to prove he isn’t crazy by splashing water on madison to expose her mermaid skin. Eventually the scientist does, he seems regretful because barry was actually in love. he was waiting for love his whole life and the moment he grasped onto love; she’s a fish! what a story! See more Charlie T @KIDCRITIC Dec 26 Watched Splash this year. This is a funny comedy. It is about a man named who makes love to a mermaid and is trying to marry her but as there is a mad scientist the whole time is trying to find that she is a mermaid. The quality is good. The storytelling is good for an 80s comedy and the acting is pretty good with Tom Hanks and John Candy. Overall I would rate this movie a 4.5 stars out of 5 stars. My favorite scene is when the scientists see John Candy on top of the tank. I would recommend this movie. See more Eye C @ECinc Aug 19 I was expecting something more family friendly, but this is almost an 80s raunchy comedy. It's funny but they don't even care for make any sense, we are here to laugh not to think. See more Read all reviews
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Ron Howard

Director

Tom Hanks

Allen Bauer

Daryl Hannah

Madison

John Candy

Freddie Bauer

Eugene Levy

Walter Kornbluth

Dody Goodman

Mrs. Stimler

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Movie Info

Synopsis A young boy saved from drowning by a beautiful mermaid, falls in love with her 20 years later when she returns to seek him out. Before he can choose between life on dry land or a deep sea paradise with his dream woman, the lovers are rudely interrupted by the intervention of a scheming scientist.
Director
Ron Howard
Producer
Brian Grazer
Screenwriter
Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Bruce Jay Friedman
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co
Touchstone Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 9, 1984, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 1, 2014
Runtime
1h 51m
Sound Mix
Surround
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