Splash

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Splash

PG,

1984,

1h 51m,

Romance/

Comedy/

Fantasy

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43 Reviews

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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

Jul 3, 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).

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Duane Byrge

The Hollywood Reporter

Mar 9, 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.

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Richard Schickel

TIME Magazine

May 10, 2009

A romantic comedy that is as salty and bracing as a plunge in the surf.

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Alan Jones

Starburst

Aug 1, 2022

There's poetry here, believe it or not, and grace too, perfectly highlighted by the remarkably gifted cast.

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Sep 7, 2020

7/10

Manages plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and genuine fun.

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Octavi Marti

El Pais (Spain)

Feb 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]

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Luke G

Sep 2, 2018

very good because it's way more than just a stupid romantic comedy.

Finn W

Apr 24, 2018

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Poe L

Jan 2, 2018

A light romantic comedy highlighted by Tom's Hank's early performances, and warm-hearted storyline that touches our mythical imaginations.

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Poe R

Oct 13, 2017

Lightweight creepy at moments and extremely predictable from start to finish. Overall not terrible but I really wouldn't recommend seeing it.

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Abraham R

Sep 6, 2017

Daryl Hannah does an absolutely charming job as the mermaid, and everyone should recognize Tom Hanks by now. One of my favorite 80s movies!

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Hagrid R

Aug 6, 2017

the sexiest romantic childrens movie with john candy being john candy... that's a good thing! this also taught me what teamsters are!

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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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