A Mermaid in Paris
Seen it?2020 | 102 min | Romance, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A man rescues a mermaid in Paris and slowly falls in love with her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$683K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mathias Malzieu
- Nicolas DuvauchelleGaspard
- Marilyn LimaLula
- Rossy de PalmaRossy
- Tchéky KaryoCamille
- Romane BohringerMilena
- Alexis MichalikVictor
- Rodolphe PaulyHenri
- Lola BessisPin-up
- Jeanne ArènesSecretary
- Nicolas AvinéeBiologist