# The Mermaid (2016) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-mermaid-2016/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 64% |
| Editorial Rating | 67/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 71% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 59/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.3/5 |
| IMDb | 6.5/10 |
| Director | Stephen Chow |
| Genres | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance |
| Runtime | 94 min |

## Quick answer

The Mermaid (2016) earns a 64% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The Mermaid — signature credit for Jelly Lin. Metascore 59/100. Directed by Stephen Chow.

## Celluloid verdict

The Mermaid — signature credit for Jelly Lin.

## Synopsis

When Xuan's real estate project threatens the home of mermaids, Shan is sent to stop him. When they fall in love, he is encouraged to cancel the project. However, he must save them from bigger danger.

## Cast

Jelly Lin, Lin Yun, Deng Chao, Zhang Yuqi, Show Lo, Tsui Hark, Wen Zhang, Kris Wu, Lee Sheung-Ching, Lu Zhengyu

## Where to watch

Indonesia: Netflix
South Korea: Wavve, TVING
the Philippines: Netflix
Malaysia: Netflix
Thailand: Netflix

## Common questions

**Is The Mermaid worth watching?**
The Mermaid holds a 64% Celluloid Score. The Mermaid — signature credit for Jelly Lin.

**What is The Mermaid about?**
When Xuan's real estate project threatens the home of mermaids, Shan is sent to stop him. When they fall in love, he is encouraged to cancel the project. However, he must save them from bigger danger.

**Who directed The Mermaid?**
The Mermaid (2016) was directed by Stephen Chow.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Mermaid?**
64% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (67/100), Metascore (59/100), Letterboxd (3.3/5), and IMDb (6.5/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Mermaid?**
The Mermaid is on Netflix in Indonesia; on Wavve, TVING in South Korea; on Netflix in the Philippines; on Netflix in Malaysia; on Netflix in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

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Reviewed and scored by Celluloid · Editor: Kaiser Khan (https://celluloidscore.com/author/kaiser-khan/)

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