The Mermaid
"Half Fish, Half Human, 100% Assassin."
Originally released in 2016. The Mermaid is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Stephen Chow.
Starring Lin Yun, Deng Chao, and Zhang Yuqi
Synopsis
A playboy business tycoon, Liu Xuan, purchases the Green Gulf, a wildlife reserve, for a sea reclamation project, and uses sonar technology to get rid of the sea life in the area. Unknown to him, the Green Gulf is the home of merpeople, and the sonar has caused many of them to succumb to illness or die. Xuan's business ventures in the area are threatened when he crosses paths with the mermaid, Shan, who is sent to avenge her people.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 8, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (469 votes)
Budget
$60.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$553.8M
9.1x return
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
- Budget
- $60,720,000
- Revenue
- $553,810,228
Production Companies
- China Film Group Corporation
- Alpha Pictures
- Star Overseas
- Shanghai New Culture Media Group Co Ltd
- Beijing Enlight Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mermaid about?
A playboy business tycoon, Liu Xuan, purchases the Green Gulf, a wildlife reserve, for a sea reclamation project, and uses sonar technology to get rid of the sea life in the area. Unknown to him, t...
Who directed The Mermaid?
The Mermaid was directed by Stephen Chow.
How long is The Mermaid?
The Mermaid has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Mermaid released?
The Mermaid was released on February 8, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mermaid?
The main cast of The Mermaid includes Lin Yun, Deng Chao, Zhang Yuqi, Show Lo, Tsui Hark.
Is The Mermaid worth watching?
The Mermaid has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 469 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.