Barbie in A Mermaid Tale
Barbie Makes A Big Splash!
AnimationFamilyFantasyprincesssurfingsurfboardbeachmagicmermaidsurfbased on toyfemale protagonistmagical creaturetalking fishfemale surfer
A bright, energetic animated adventure about a girl discovering her magical heritage and rescuing her mother, built entirely on warmth, playfulness, and family bonds.
Barbie stars as Merliah, a surfer who learns a shocking secret: she's a mermaid! She and her dolphin friend set out for an undersea adventure to rescue her mother, the queen of Oceana.
Essence
Ensemble
Kelly Sheridan
Merliah (voice)
Kathleen Barr
Eris / Snouts (voice)
Tabitha St. Germain
Zuma / Deanne (voice)
Peter Mel
Surf Announcer (voice)
Nakia Burrise
Fallon (voice)
Maryke Hendrikse
Hadley (voice)
Emma Pierson
Kayla (voice)
Ciara Janson
Xylie (voice)
Garry Chalk
Break (voice)
Nicole Oliver
Calissa (voice)
Alistair Abell
Remo / Pufferazzi (voice)
Andrea Libman
Dee (voice)
Closest match
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same mood
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Go darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
