Splash (1984): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Splash is a 1984 fantasy comedy directed by Ron Howard, starring Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $69.8 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 6 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Stream it on Disney Plus and YouTube TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Ron Howard
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Splash About?
The premise of Splash without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young boy's brief meeting with a captivating mermaid sparks a remarkable and enduring connection. Twenty years later, she returns, and he finds himself torn between his feelings for her and the familiar comforts of his life. Their reunion is complicated by a scientist intent on exploiting her existence, forcing them to confront extraordinary challenges and ultimately decide where they truly belong.
Splash Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mermaid
- new york city
- public nudity
- love
- underwater scene
- female rear nudity
- kiss
- falling in love
- swimming
- rescue from drowning
- happy ending
- brother brother relationship
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- cape cod massachusetts
- bathtub
- transformation
- scientist
- military
- blonde
- secret
- obsession
- marriage proposal
- beach
- ice skating
- fountain
- elevator
- statue of liberty new york city
- restaurant
- chase
- fish out of water
- ocean
- interspecies romance
- underwater kiss
- jumping into water
- flashback
- 1980s
- watching tv
- city
- family relationships
- water fountain
- press
- swimming underwater
- sea
- character appears in newspaper
- long blonde hair
- covered male frontal nudity
- woman wears a towel
- looking up someone's dress
- topless mermaid
- clothed male naked female scene
- clothed man talks to naked woman
Where to Watch Splash
Stream it on Disney Plus and YouTube TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Splash Cast
Tom Hanks leads the cast, with Daryl Hannah. Directed by Ron Howard.
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Director Ron Howard
Splash Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Splash 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 63% User score
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Splash Plot Summary
What happens in Splash from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
While spending a day on a boat at Cape Cod in 1964, young Allen Bauer encounters something extraordinary beneath the surface of the water. Fascinated by what he sees, he dives in, alarming his family. Unbeknownst to them, he has glimpsed a little mermaid. Unfortunately, as he is pulled back to safety, the mermaid is left behind, watching sorrowfully as Allen’s family departs.
Fast forward twenty years, and Allen (played by Tom Hanks) now oversees his family’s produce distribution business, all while still on a quest for true love. His character is juxtaposed with his brother Freddie (John Candy), who holds a more carefree view on relationships. When his girlfriend breaks things off over the phone, Allen finds himself engulfed in sadness.
Full summary
The whole story of Splash, scene by scene
Splash Box Office
Splash grossed $69.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$69.8M
- US & Canada
- $69.8M
Splash Awards & Nominations
Splash won 1 award from 6 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Saturn Awards 1985, with 1 win from 4 nominations.
1 win6 nominations3 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 1985 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Best Actress
- Nominated Best Director – Ron Howard
- Nominated Best Make-up
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor
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Golden Globes 1985 1 nomination- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical
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Oscars 1985 1 nomination- Nominated Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)
Splash Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Splash Original Theatrical Trailer
- Featurette Eugene Levy On Tom Hanks and SPLASH
How Well Do You Know Splash?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What year does Allen first encounter the mermaid?
Cars in Splash
54 cars on screen, including the 1983 BMW 528e E28 and the 1958 Dodge M-37 B1.
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1983 BMW 528e E28 Main role -
1958 Dodge M-37 B1 Important role -
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1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Important role
Splash Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Всплеск” and “Un”.
- Also known as
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- Всплеск
- Un
- Dos
- Tres... Splash
- Splash - Eine Jungfrau am Haken
- Splash - Una sirena a Manhattan
- Deniz Kızı
- Splash, a Sereia
- 1
- 2
- 3... Splash
- Csobbanás
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- Žbluňk!
- ספלאש
- Splash: Uma Sereia em Minha Vida
- Η Γοργόνα
- Сплеск
- 스플래쉬
- Плясък
- スプラッシュ
- Plusk
- 美人鱼
- Žblnk
- شلپ شلوپ
- 美人魚
- Purslai
- Morska sirena u New Yorku
- ง.เงือกเลือกรัก
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Splash, Too, Aquamarine and Mermaids.
Splash FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Splash, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Splash?
Splash runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Splash released?
Splash was released on March 9, 1984.
Who directed Splash?
Splash was directed by Ron Howard.
More films by Ron Howard Who is in the cast of Splash?
Splash stars Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah.
Where can I watch Splash?
In the US, Splash is streaming on Disney Plus and YouTube TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Splash make at the box office?
Splash grossed $69.8 million worldwide.
How is Splash rated?
Splash has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 71 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
What awards did Splash win?
Splash won 1 award from 6 nominations, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 1985.
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