Aquamarine (2006)

First release year

2006

Runtime (minutes)

104

Production countries

United States

Original languages

English

Directors

Elizabeth Allen

Writers

John Quaintance · screenplay; Jessica Bendinger · screenplay

Cast and characters

Emma Roberts · Claire's starfish earrings; Joanna "JoJo" Levesque · Hailey's starfish earrings; Sara Paxton · Aquamarine's starfish earrings

Genres

teen fantasy; romantic comedy

Themes

friendship; true love; self-confidence; altruism

Tone and mood

lighthearted; breezy; wacky; sentimental

Setting

Baybridge, Florida, during the summer.

Premise and plot tags

mermaid; wish-granting; coming-of-age; teen romance

Source material / true-story basis

2001 young adult novel of the same name by Alice Hoffman

Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, being praised for its themes of friendship and its performances, while some critics found it sappy or inconsistent. It has since gained a cult following among Generation Z.

Production trivia

It has been ranked as one of the best mermaid movies by USA Today and Teen Vogue.; Chappell Roan cited the film as the inspiration for her 2022 single 'Casual' music video.; Principal photography began in Australia in February 2005.

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