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Barbie in a Mermaid Tale

  • Video
  • 2010
  • TV-Y
  • 1h 15m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
4.7K
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Barbie in a Mermaid Tale (2010)
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Barbie stars as Merliah, a surfer who learns a shocking secret: she's a mermaid! She and her dolphin friend set out for an undersea adventure to rescue her mother, the queen of Oceana.Barbie stars as Merliah, a surfer who learns a shocking secret: she's a mermaid! She and her dolphin friend set out for an undersea adventure to rescue her mother, the queen of Oceana.Barbie stars as Merliah, a surfer who learns a shocking secret: she's a mermaid! She and her dolphin friend set out for an undersea adventure to rescue her mother, the queen of Oceana.

  • Director
    • Adam Wood
  • Writers
    • Elise Allen
    • Ruth Handler
  • Stars
    • Kelly Sheridan
    • Kathleen Barr
    • Tabitha St. Germain
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    4.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Adam Wood
    • Writers
      • Elise Allen
      • Ruth Handler
    • Stars
      • Kelly Sheridan
      • Kathleen Barr
      • Tabitha St. Germain
    • 14User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Kelly Sheridan
    Kelly Sheridan
    • Merliah
    • (voice)
    Kathleen Barr
    Kathleen Barr
    • Eris
    • (voice)
    • …
    Tabitha St. Germain
    Tabitha St. Germain
    • Zuma
    • (voice)
    • …
    Peter Mel
    Peter Mel
    • Surf Announcer
    • (voice)
    Nakia Burrise
    Nakia Burrise
    • Fallon
    • (voice)
    Maryke Hendrikse
    Maryke Hendrikse
    • Hadley
    • (voice)
    Emma Pierson
    Emma Pierson
    • Kayla
    • (voice)
    Ciara Janson
    • Xylie
    • (voice)
    Garry Chalk
    Garry Chalk
    • Break
    • (voice)
    • (as Gary Chalk)
    Nicole Oliver
    Nicole Oliver
    • Calissa
    • (voice)
    Alistair Abell
    Alistair Abell
    • Remo
    • (voice)
    • (as Alister Abell)
    • …
    Andrea Libman
    Andrea Libman
    • Dee
    • (voice)
    Shannon Chan-Kent
    • Deandra
    • (voice)
    Alex Ferris
    Alex Ferris
    • Dreamfish
    • (voice)
    Ellen Kennedy
    Ellen Kennedy
    • Lipstick Fish
    • (voice)
    • …
    Scott McNeil
    Scott McNeil
    • Syrenka's Pet Fish
    • (voice)
    Melissa Lyons
    • Merliah
    • (singing voice)
    • Director
      • Adam Wood
    • Writers
      • Elise Allen
      • Ruth Handler
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews14

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    10chenhaogun

    I like the story

    I like the story on how merliah summer found out her real identity and save the ocean
    9dianamarinelli

    Love this movie

    This movie was overall excellent. The character Merliah had good character development and the storyline was easy to follow. The two sister ribaldry was interesting as well
    7TheLittleSongbird

    Nice movie

    I have made no secret of liking the Barbie movies, they are not perfect and none of among my favourite movies, but they are cute and have a sense of fun. A Mermaid Tale is no exception. The animation is really lovely, beautiful colours and gorgeous underwater sequences, and the music is catchy. The dialogue has its corny parts but is generally sweet and has its heart in the right place, the story is on the clichéd and rushed side but again it means well and is charmingly told and the characters while not much different from characters in other Barbie movies are still likable, especially Merliah's cute little friends. The voice work is still going strong, with Kelly Sheridan continuing to grow and very engaging throughout. All in all, not one of my favourite Barbie movies, but very nice all the same. 7/10 Bethany Cox
    6fastandfuriostmp

    Good movie, but some characters might be annoying.

    I give this a movie a 6.5. The storyline is good and I enjoyed following it. Barbie who is Merliah in this film is a great character. I loved all the magic and adventure this movie had to offer.

    Who I don't like are the characters Kayla and Xylie. I found them to be annoying and distracting.

    All in all, it's not the best Barbie movie, but it's still fun and at least worth a watch.
    4marcin_jozik

    Cool DC adaptation

    Barbie is a child of two worlds who returns to her underwater home to fight with an evil family member - it's literally Aquaman solo movie.

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    • Trivia
      Merliah's best friends Hadley and Fallon are two of Genevieve's(who is played by Barbie) sisters in Barbie in the 12 dancing princesses
    • Connections
      Followed by Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Summer Sunshine
      Written by Amy Powers, Michèle Vice-Maslin and Dorian Cheah

      Published by Powers That Be, Inc. (ASCAP), Even Sweetersongs (SESAC) and Dorian Cheah Music (BMI)

      Produced and Arranged by Michèle Vice-Maslin and Dorian Cheah

      Performed by Holly Lindin

      Courtesy of Sweetersongs and Dorian Cheah music

      By Arrangement with PEN Music Group Inc.

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    • Release date
      • March 9, 2010 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Barbie in A Mermaid Tale
    • Production companies
      • Mattel Entertainment
      • Rainmaker Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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