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Overview

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6.2/10   20,345 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Brian Grazer (story)
Bruce Jay Friedman (screen story)
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Release Date:
9 March 1984 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Two days ago, this girl showed up naked at the Statue of Liberty. For Alan Bauer, it was love at first sight. Now, everyone is chasing her... trying to prove she's a mermaid. From the first laugh you'll be hooked. more
Plot:
A man is reunited with a mermaid who saves him from drowning as a boy and falls in love not knowing who/what she is. full summary | full synopsis
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Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 7 nominations more
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(49 articles)
Beloved Turkey: Vibes
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Michael Keaton: 'There's a price to pay for making your own choices'
 (From The Guardian - Film News. 19 November 2009, 1:40 PM, PST)

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A "Splash" Of A Romantic Comedy! more (76 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Tom Hanks ... Allen Bauer

Daryl Hannah ... Madison

Eugene Levy ... Walter Kornbluth

John Candy ... Freddie Bauer
Dody Goodman ... Mrs. Stimler
Shecky Greene ... Mr. Buyrite
Richard B. Shull ... Dr. Ross
Bobby Di Cicco ... Jerry
Howard Morris ... Dr. Zidell
Tony DiBenedetto ... Tim, The Doorman (as Tony Di Benedetto)

Patrick Cronin ... Michaelson
Charles Walker ... Michaelson's Partner

David Knell ... Claude

Jeff Doucette ... Junior
Royce D. Applegate ... Buckwalter
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Runtime:
111 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Trivia:
Credited with introducing the girl's name Madison, which has since become one of the most popular names for newborn girls in the early 21st century. more
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Continuity: The moon is waning when it should be waxing. more
Quotes:
Allen: I hope we have a boy and a girl.
Madison: [worriedly] What 'kind?'
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How does it end?
What is the piece played on the music box and by the violinist?
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6 out of 9 people found the following comment useful.
A "Splash" Of A Romantic Comedy!, 18 September 2005
9/10
Author: mdm-11 from United States

Here's a true piece of Hollywood Candy, a sweet as they come! An 8-year old boy falls off of a tour boat at Cape Cod and is saved from drowning by what appears to be a little girl mermaid. The boy never forgets about what happened that day, although everyone insists he was hallucinating.

Years later, now a man (and played by Tom Hanks), another trip to Cape Cod brings dejavu: Hanks falls off of a tour boat and is rescued by an all grown mermaid (played by Daryl Hannah). Could it be the same mermaid that saved him when he was a boy? -- The mermaid has normal legs when kept dry, but once splashed with water, the legs turn into fish fins. Hannah is able to conceal her true identity, until a "bad guy" exposes her. There are complications, but eventually everything comes up roses.

One great scene is where the grown up mermaid spends 6 hours in the electronics department of a store, and learns the English language fluently by watching TV non-stop. Cute! -- This film is very entertaining and helps us feel compassion for anyone who is somehow different from what society considers the norm. The somewhat predictable ending is beautiful! Highly recommended, especially to the hopelessly romantic cinema enthusiasts out there!

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