10 Melodramatic Films About Fish and Love

Description: A classic tale where a young man falls in love with a mermaid who saves him from drowning. Their love story unfolds as she comes ashore to find him, blending comedy with heartfelt romance.

Fact: This was one of the first films to use computer-generated imagery (CGI) to create the mermaid's tail, and it was a box office hit, grossing over $69 million.

Description: Disney's animated classic where Ariel, a mermaid princess, falls in love with a human prince and makes a deal with a sea witch to gain legs and a chance at love. It's a timeless story of love, sacrifice, and the quest for freedom.

Fact: This film was a major success, revitalizing Disney's animation studio, and the song "Under the Sea" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

Description: This film focuses on a mother and her two daughters, one of whom is obsessed with becoming a mermaid. It's a story of family, growing up, and finding one's place in the world, with a touch of whimsical fantasy.

Fact: Cher and Winona Ryder both received Golden Globe nominations for their performances in this film.

Description: This film tells the story of a young girl who discovers her family's connection to the selkies, mythical creatures that can transform from seals to humans. It's a gentle tale of family, folklore, and the sea's mysteries.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Donegal, Ireland, adding to its authentic feel.

Description: While not directly about fish, this film uses fish as a metaphor for storytelling and life's larger-than-life tales. It's about a son trying to understand his father through his fantastical stories, many of which involve fish and water.

Fact: The film was directed by Tim Burton and features a blend of live-action and CGI to bring the fantastical elements to life.

Description: Two teenage girls discover a mermaid in their beach club's swimming pool. They help her find true love in order to save her from an arranged marriage, blending friendship, romance, and magical elements.

Fact: The film was inspired by a young adult novel of the same name by Alice Hoffman.

Description: From Studio Ghibli, this film features a goldfish princess who escapes from the ocean and befriends a human boy, leading to a magical adventure that explores themes of love, transformation, and the balance between nature and humanity.

Fact: Hayao Miyazaki was inspired by "The Little Mermaid" when creating this film.

Description: A Chinese fantasy comedy where a mermaid is sent to assassinate a businessman who's polluting her home, but instead, she falls in love with him. It's a mix of romance, environmentalism, and humor.

Fact: This film became the highest-grossing Chinese film of all time at the time of its release.

Description: This film tells the story of a mute custodian who forms an unusual bond with an amphibious creature held captive in a secret government facility. It's a beautiful, if unconventional, love story that explores themes of isolation, connection, and the beauty in the unknown.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2018, and the creature was designed by the legendary creature designer, Doug Jones.

Description: While not a traditional romance, this film delves into the psychological and emotional relationship between two lighthouse keepers, with one of them having a peculiar fascination with the sea and its creatures, including fish.

Fact: The film was shot in black and white, using a