What movies are similar to The Mermaid?

Start with films such as Aquamarine, Splash, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Winter's Tale. Each title on this page is chosen to mirror the vibe, themes, and style that make The Mermaid memorable, with short explanations to help you pick where to begin.

What should I watch if I liked The Mermaid?

Use the ranked list above: it highlights 10 close cousins—similar tension, character dynamics, and storytelling ambition—so you can queue something tonight without endless browsing.

Are there movies with the same vibe as The Mermaid?

Yes. The recommendations here lean into overlapping moods and motifs, not just shared genre labels, so you get films that “feel” related in pacing, tone, and emotional payoff.

What should I watch after The Mermaid?

Try Aquamarine, Splash, A Midsummer Night's Dream—each shares DNA with The Mermaid while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.

What genre is The Mermaid?

The Mermaid (2016) is best described as Comedy, Fantasy, Romance. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.

Is The Mermaid worth revisiting?

Viewer scores sit around 6.5/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

Movies like

Loved The Mermaid? Here Are 10 Films Worth Your Time

Where to Watch

The Mermaid (2016) works because the Mermaid (2016) stuck because it commits to its comedy premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Stephen Chow's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The comedy and fantasy blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together. The concrete hook is when Xuan's real estate project threatens the home of mermaids, Shan is sent to stop him., and that gives this guide a clear center of gravity. For movies like The Mermaid, we prioritized comedy, fantasy, romance films that share comedy, fantasy, romance, divisive without flattening everything into one broad genre bucket. The best follow-ups preserve the pressure, rhythm, and point of view before they worry about matching plot mechanics. That is why the list below separates close tonal cousins from looser genre neighbors. These 10 recommendations are ordered to keep the The Mermaid feeling intact while still giving you different characters, stakes, and endings.

At a glance

Comedy · Fantasy · Romance · 1h 34m · ★ 6.5

comedyfantasyromancedivisive

Your 10 recommendations

Filter your results

Mood

Streaming (US)

Era

Showing 10 of 10 picks

96match
1.Aquamarine (2006)
★ 6.5 · Fantasy · Romance · Family · 1h 43m
Why it fits
Aquamarine is pitched a sharp, often funny tone, which is the first thing you feel beside The Mermaid. comedy, fantasy, romance still braid the two films, but Aquamarine leans on Two teenage girls discover that mermaids really do exist after a violent storm washes one ashore. where The Mermaid anchored itself in.
Watch on
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
- Amazon Video(Buy)
- Apple TV Store(Buy)
- Google Play Movies(Buy)
We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page.
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later
94match
2.Splash (1984)
★ 6.3 · Comedy · Romance · Fantasy · 1h 50m
Why it fits
A successful businessman falls in love with the girl of his dreams. is the sharpest reason to queue Splash after The Mermaid: it refracts the same curiosity When Xuan's real estate project threatens the home of mermaids, Shan is sent to stop him. stirred, with comedy, fantasy, romance doing quieter parallel work underneath.
Watch on
- Netflix
- Netflix Standard with Ads
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
- Amazon Video(Buy)
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later
92match
3.A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999)
★ 6.4 · Fantasy · Comedy · Romance · 1h 56m
Why it fits
A Midsummer Night's Dream handles The lovely Hermia is to wed Demetrius, but she truly cares for Lysander. with a Fantasy bias that The Mermaid did not foreground in its Comedy read of When Xuan's real estate project threatens the home of mermaids, Shan is sent to stop him.. comedy, fantasy, romance are the bridge.
Watch on
- fuboTV
- Marquee TV Amazon Channel
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
- Amazon Video(Buy)
- Apple TV Store(Buy)
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later
90match
4.Winter's Tale (2014)
★ 6.3 · Drama · Fantasy · Mystery · 1h 58m
Why it fits
A 2014 frame changes how A burglar falls for an heiress as she dies in his arms. lands next to The Mermaid (2016) and its When Xuan's real estate project threatens the home of mermaids, Shan is sent to stop him.. fantasy, romance, drama survive the era shift without forcing the stories to match.
Watch on
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
- Amazon Video(Buy)
- Apple TV Store(Buy)
- Google Play Movies(Buy)
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later
88match
5.Love Don't Co$t a Thing (2003)
★ 7.6 · Comedy · Drama · Family · 1h 40m
Why it fits
Surface texture differs—Comedy treatment of A high school outcast pays a cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool. beside Comedy treatment of When Xuan's real estate project threatens the home of mermaids, Shan is sent to stop him.—while comedy, romance, drama stay legible. Love Don't Co$t a.
Watch on
- YouTube TV
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
- Amazon Video(Buy)
- Apple TV Store(Buy)
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later
86match
6.The Wrong Paris (2025)
★ 6.7 · Romance · Comedy · 1h 47m
Why it fits
The afterglow from The Wrong Paris is a sharp, often funny tone: different residue than The Mermaid, even when comedy, romance read familiar. Trace the fork to When Xuan's real estate project threatens the home of mermaids, Shan is sent to stop him. versus Dawn thinks she's joining a dating show in.
Watch on
- Netflix
- Netflix Standard with Ads
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later
84match
7.Dave Made a Maze (2017)
★ 6.4 · Comedy · Adventure · Horror · 1h 21m
Why it fits
comedy, fantasy, adventure surface in both films, yet Dave Made a Maze keeps the temperature a dark, uncompromising tone, not a tonal echo of The Mermaid. Compare Dave, an artist who has yet to complete anything significant in his career, builds a fort in his against When Xuan's real estate project threatens.
Watch on
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
- Spectrum On Demand(Rent)
- Amazon Video(Buy)
- Apple TV Store(Buy)
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later
82match
8.Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
★ 7.8 · Adventure · Fantasy · 2h 37m
Why it fits
The Mermaid and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire split at the plot: When Xuan's real estate project threatens the home of mermaids, Shan is sent to stop him. on one side, When his name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter becomes a competitor in a grueling battle on.
Watch on
- HBO Max
- HBO Max Amazon Channel
- Peacock Premium
- YouTube TV
- Peacock Premium Plus
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later
80match
9.Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
★ 6.6 · Adventure · Action · Fantasy · 2h 16m
Why it fits
Character pressure in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides accumulates around When Jack crosses paths with a woman from his past, he's not sure if it's love...or if she's, echoing how The Mermaid tightened the screws with When Xuan's real estate project threatens the home of mermaids, Shan is sent to.
Watch on
- TNT
- TBS
- tru TV
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later
78match
10.Peter Pan (1953)
★ 7.2 · Animation · Family · Adventure · 1h 17m
Why it fits
In The Mermaid, the spine is When Xuan's real estate project threatens the home of mermaids, Shan is sent to stop him.; Peter Pan finds its spine in Leaving the safety of their nursery behind, Wendy, Michael and John follow Peter Pan to a magical world. fantasy, animation, family explain why the.
Watch on
- Amazon Video(Rent)
- Apple TV Store(Rent)
- Google Play Movies(Rent)
- YouTube(Rent)
- Fandango At Home(Rent)
- Amazon Video(Buy)
- Apple TV Store(Buy)
- Google Play Movies(Buy)
Search Prime Video Search Apple TV Compare streamers
+ Save for later

Why You'll Love These Movies

Across these recommendations, you will see recurring fingerprints from The Mermaid: fantasy, comedy, romance, adventure, plus a funny through-line that keeps scenes charged even when the plots diverge. The emotional appeal is consistent—films that ask for attention, then reward it with momentum, specificity, and a clear point of view. As a viewing experience, the list is built to feel like a guided night at the movies: enough variety to stay surprising, enough overlap to feel intentional, and pacing that respects how The Mermaid trained you to watch. If you want the same satisfaction you felt during The Mermaid—that mix of craft, stakes, and atmosphere—these picks are meant to land in the same neighborhood without repeating the same story.

FAQ

What movies are similar to The Mermaid?: Start with films such as Aquamarine, Splash, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Winter's Tale. Each title on this page is chosen to mirror the vibe, themes, and style that make The Mermaid memorable, with short explanations to help you pick where to begin.
What should I watch if I liked The Mermaid?: Use the ranked list above: it highlights 10 close cousins—similar tension, character dynamics, and storytelling ambition—so you can queue something tonight without endless browsing.
Are there movies with the same vibe as The Mermaid?: Yes. The recommendations here lean into overlapping moods and motifs, not just shared genre labels, so you get films that “feel” related in pacing, tone, and emotional payoff.
What should I watch after The Mermaid?: Try Aquamarine, Splash, A Midsummer Night's Dream—each shares DNA with The Mermaid while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Mermaid?: The Mermaid (2016) is best described as Comedy, Fantasy, Romance. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Mermaid worth revisiting?: Viewer scores sit around 6.5/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

More movie guides

Browse the movie guides currently prioritized for search discovery and editorial expansion.

Hand-picked guides from this page's data—same editorial lane as The Mermaid.

MoviesLike Editorial TeamUpdated October 20, 2018

Cinematic essays Popular guides

Loved The Mermaid? Here Are 10 Films Worth Your Time

Where to Watch

At a glance

Your 10 recommendations

Filter your results

1.Aquamarine (2006)

2.Splash (1984)

3.A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999)

4.Winter's Tale (2014)

5.Love Don't Co$t a Thing (2003)

6.The Wrong Paris (2025)

7.Dave Made a Maze (2017)

8.Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

9.Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)

10.Peter Pan (1953)

Why You'll Love These Movies

You Might Also Like

❓ FAQ

More movie guides

Related movies

FAQ