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The Mermaid

Directed by Stephen Chow · 2016 ·

Answer Summary: Is The Mermaid worth watching?

The Mermaid (2016) earns a 64% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for The Mermaid?

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

64%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

67% Editorial Rating
71% Audience snapshot · excluded
59 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.3
6.5 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 34m
Cast
Jelly Lin , Lin Yun , Deng Chao , Zhang Yuqi , Show Lo , Tsui Hark , Wen Zhang , Kris Wu , Lee Sheung-Ching , Lu Zhengyu
Country
China
Language
Mandarin

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Netflix in Indonesia. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Mermaid by country

Country Streaming on
Indonesia Netflix
Malaysia Netflix
Philippines Netflix
South Korea Wavve, TVING
Thailand Netflix

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (67/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (71%).
  • Celluloid Score 64% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

Scores reflect data indexed at build time. Component sources are shown on this page; Celluloid Score is our composite, not a third-party trademark. Scoring policy

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Is The Mermaid worth watching?

Yes — The Mermaid earns a 64% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

The Mermaid — signature credit for Jelly Lin.

Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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