As a mermaid, I love watching mermaid movies. The Little Mermaid was great, but you have lots of options to choose from. Society is fascinated with mermaids. There are mermaid based movies, TV shows, songs, and books.
Disney Channel Movies about Mermaids
- The Little Mermaid (1989): Disney’s animated classic follows the story of Ariel. She’s a young mermaid princess who dreams of becoming human and falls in love with a human prince. The film is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale of the same name.
- “The Thirteenth Year” (1999): While not entirely about mermaids, it features a protagonist who discovers he’s turning into a mermaid-like creature on his 13th birthday.
- “Aquamarine” (2006): Two teenage girls discover a mermaid named Aquamarine in a swimming pool and help her love life
- “The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Beginning” (2008): This is a prequel to the original “Little Mermaid” story, focusing on Ariel’s life before the events of the first movie. It stars Halle Bailey.
Mainstream Mermaid Movies
- Splash (1984): This romantic comedy stars Tom Hanks as a man who falls in love with a mysterious woman, played by Daryl Hannah, who turns out to be a mermaid. The film explores themes of love, identity, and acceptance.
- Aquamarine (2006): This teen fantasy film follows two friends who discover a mermaid named Aquamarine in their beach town’s swimming pool. They help her find love in exchange for a wish, leading to adventures and lessons about friendship and growing up.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011): Captain Jack Sparrow encounters a group of mermaids on his quest to find the Fountain of Youth. The film features mermaids as mythical creatures with both enchanting and dangerous qualities.
- H2O: Just Add Water (TV series, 2006-2010): This Australian television series follows three teenagers who gain mermaid powers after coming into contact with a mysterious pool of water.
- Mako Mermaids (TV series, 2013-2016): This spin-off of H2O: Just Add Water follows a group of mermaids tasked with protecting their underwater realm from human intruders. The series explores themes of friendship, environmentalism, and power.
Black Movies about Mermaids
The Water Will Carry Us Home, by Gabriell Tesfaye. This short film depicts the story of stolen Africans. After being thrown off the slave ship while sailing through the Middle Passage, magic happens.
These are just a few examples of movies and TV shows featuring mermaids. Which are your favorites?
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