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Splash (1984)

โ€œShe was the woman of Allen's dreams. She had large dark eyes, a beautiful smile and a great pair of fins.โ€

6.3/10 ยท 1,540 votes 1h 50m pg ComedyFantasyRomance

#40 of 49 films from 1984 #1874 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Ron Howard ยท Written by Babaloo Mandel, Bruce Jay Friedman, Lowell Ganz

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Overview

A successful businessman falls in love with the girl of his dreams. There's one big complication though; he's fallen hook, line and sinker for a mermaid.

Cast

Tom Hanksas Allen Bauer
Daryl Hannahas Madison
Eugene Levyas Walter Kornbluth
John Candyas Freddie Bauer
Dody Goodmanas Mrs. Stimler
Shecky Greeneas Mr. Buyrite
Richard B. Shullas Dr. Ross
Bobby Di Ciccoas Jerry
Howard Morrisas Dr. Zidell
Tony DiBenedettoas Tim, the Doorman
Patrick Croninas Michaelson
Charles Walkeras Michaelson's Partner
David Knellas Claude
Jeff Doucetteas Junior

Facts

Release dateMarch 9, 1984
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) โ€” about the same as the 1984 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$8,000,000
Box office$69,800,000 (8.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0088161

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Questions

How long is Splash?
Splash runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is Splash worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 1,540 votes, which places it #40 of 49 films released in 1984 in this index (top 20%) and #1874 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Splash?
Splash was directed by Ron Howard. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Beautiful Mind (2001), Thirteen Lives (2022), Rush (2013).
Who stars in Splash?
Tom Hanks as Allen Bauer; Daryl Hannah as Madison; Eugene Levy as Walter Kornbluth; John Candy as Freddie Bauer; Dody Goodman as Mrs. Stimler; Shecky Greene as Mr. Buyrite.
What is Splash rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Splash?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18812.

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