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The Little Mermaid (2018)

โ€œA new twist on the classic tailโ€

5.0/10 ยท 868 votes 1h 38m pg FantasyAdventureRomanceDramaFamily

#323 of 328 films from 2018 #1047 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Chris Bouchard, Blake Harris ยท Written by Blake Harris

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Overview

A young reporter and his niece discover a beautiful and enchanting creature they believe to be the real little mermaid.

Cast

Poppy Draytonas Elizabeth
Shirley MacLaineas Eloise
Loreto Peraltaas Elle Harrison
William Moseleyas Cam Harrison
Gina Gershonas Peggy Gene
Shanna Collinsas Thora
William Forsythe
Tom Nowickias Sid
Lexy Kolkeras Granddaughter Lily
Claire Crosbyas Granddaughter Rose
Jo Marie Paytonas Lorene
Armando Gutiรฉrrezas Locke
Chris Yongas Ulysses
Alexis Balliroas Margaret

Facts

Release dateAugust 2, 2018
Runtime98 min (1h 38m) โ€” about the same as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresFantasy, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Family
LanguageEN
Box office$2,614,006
IMDbtt5493944

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Questions

How long is The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Is The Little Mermaid worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5/10 across 868 votes, which places it #323 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 2%) and #1047 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid was directed by Chris Bouchard, Blake Harris.
Who stars in The Little Mermaid?
Poppy Drayton as Elizabeth; Shirley MacLaine as Eloise; Loreto Peralta as Elle Harrison; William Moseley as Cam Harrison; Gina Gershon as Peggy Gene; Shanna Collins as Thora.
What is The Little Mermaid rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Little Mermaid?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/106457.

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