Movies like Splash

The Little Mermaid is an enchanting tale of Ariel, an adventurous mermaid princess who yearns for a life on land. Much like Splash, this movie weaves a narrative around a mermaid's interaction with the human world, offering a blend of romance, fantasy, and charming musical numbers.

Enchanted follows the story of Giselle, a fairytale princess who is thrust into the bustling reality of modern-day New York City. It's a delightful rom-com that shares Splash's fish-out-of-water theme and enchanting love story that challenges the boundaries of two very different worlds.

13 Going on 30 is a magical rom-com featuring a young girl who makes a wish on her thirteenth birthday and wakes up as a 30-year-old woman. This film parallels Splash in its light-hearted approach to life-changing magic and the ensuing romantic adventures.

Mannequin presents a whimsical romance between a window dresser and a mannequin that comes to life, capturing the same magical realism and love story against the odds found in Splash. It's a fun, 80s rom-com that's sure to charm audiences looking for more magical romance.

Kate & Leopold explores a romance that transcends time when a 19th-century duke finds himself in modern-day New York. It offers a similar mix of fantasy and reality as Splash, and a love story that bridges different worlds.

Aquamarine is a light-hearted film about two teenage girls who discover a mermaid in their beach club's swimming pool. For fans of Splash who enjoy comedic and sweet tales of mermaids adjusting to life on land, Aquamarine is a swim in the right direction.

Prelude to a Kiss spins the fantasy-romance genre by exchanging the souls of a young bride and an old man. While retaining the magical-realist charm of Splash, it challenges the nature of love and identity in a unique and heartwarming way.

Just Like Heaven is a romantic comedy where the protagonist falls in love with the spirit of a woman in a coma. It plays with supernatural elements in a contemporary setting, reminiscent of Splash's blend of normality with the extraordinary.