Mermaid
Seen it?2026 | 93 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved American Beauty or Thirteen, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A 10-year-old boy yearning to become a mermaid meets a struggling drag queen consumed by grief. Their unexpected bond grows so strong they'll put everything on the line to preserve it.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted.
- Reach & staying powerNot counted
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 133K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Fia Perera
- Devyn McDowellCassie
- Gavin Maddox BergmanJake
- Nat FaxonBill
- Alex MoffatDr. Ablow
- Mary BirdsongClarita
- Noah MendesRex
- Ryan MendesJax
- Arturo Luís SoriaPepper
- Susan RudickPrincipal Herron
- Tom KiescheKarl