---
title: "Mermaids"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/mermaids-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 449084
imdb_id: "tt6089682"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 76
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 3
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Mermaids (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/mermaids-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Mermaids" (2017).
Task: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or viewership.
Omit details not in the material.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
[1] TMDB:
Title: Mermaids (2017).
Rating: 14A.
Release Date: 04/28/2017 (CA).
Genre: Documentary.
Runtime: 1h 16m.
Synopsis: Tribute to the eternal allure of an ancient myth. Colourful fins and swimming pools fill the lives of five modern-day women who strive to embody the mysterious siren as part of a growing "mermaiding" subculture.
[2] Wikipedia: General info about mermaids (folklore, cultures, associations). Irrelevant to the specific 2017 film except as context for the subject, but the film's content is defined by the synopsis.
[3] IMDb: Info about a different movie "Mermaids (1990)". *Must avoid mixing this up with the 2017 film

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy, Hoopla | Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ali Weinstein

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Anastasia Phillips** as *Narrator*
- **Alisha Sweeting** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Mermaids online?
Mermaids is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Mermaids worth watching?
Mermaids holds a community rating of 6.3/10 based on 3 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Mermaids and when was it released?
Mermaids is a feature film with a runtime of 76 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Mermaids?
Mermaids was directed by Ali Weinstein.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Mermaids — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/449084)
- [Mermaid - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mermaid)
- [Mermaids (1990) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100140/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*