Splash
Seen it?1984 | 110 min | Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 9 times its budget, though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. 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 romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Wedding Crashers, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 WGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$70 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 350K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ron Howard
- Tom HanksAllen Bauer
- Daryl HannahMadison
- Eugene LevyWalter Kornbluth
- John CandyFreddie Bauer
- Dody GoodmanMrs. Stimler
- Shecky GreeneMr. Buyrite
- Richard B. ShullDr. Ross
- Bobby Di CiccoJerry
- Howard MorrisDr. Zidell
- Tony DiBenedettoTim, the Doorman