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Mermaid

6.720001h 34mMovieDramaFamilyTV Movie

Four year old Desi learns to accept the death of her father by sending him a letter on a balloon to which she receives a reply. Based on a true story.

DirectorPeter Masterson
WriterTodd Robinson
ProducersLarry Sugar·Roni Weisberg

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Cast · Directed by Peter Masterson

EBEllen Burstyn
Ellen Burstyn
Trish
SMSamantha Mathis
Samantha Mathis
Rhonda
JFJodelle Ferland
Jodelle Ferland
Desi
PFPeter Flemming
Peter Flemming
Steve
THTom Heaton
Tom Heaton
Quaid
BMBlu Mankuma
Blu Mankuma
Caretaker
JPJoshua Peace
Joshua Peace
Ken
CCChilton Crane
Chilton Crane
Donna
DKDavid Kaye
David Kaye
Wade
LJLeslie Jones
Leslie Jones
Clerk

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Mermaid — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mermaid?

Mermaid is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel and Plex in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Mermaid on Netflix?

No, Mermaid is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and The Roku Channel.

Is Mermaid on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Mermaid is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch Mermaid for free?

Mermaid is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Plex in United States.