A successful businessman falls in love with the girl of his dreams. There's one big complication though; he's fallen hook, line and sinker for a mermaid.
Acting
Daryl Hannah's wordless wonder as Madison.
Practical Effects
That tail! No CGI, just foam latex magic.
Writing
John Candy's horny loser steals every scene.
Director
Ron Howard
Tom Hanks
Allen Bauer
Daryl Hannah
Madison
Eugene Levy
Walter Kornbluth
John Candy
Freddie Bauer
Dody Goodman
Mrs. Stimler
Shecky Greene
Mr. Buyrite
Richard B. Shull
Dr. Ross
Bobby Di Cicco
Jerry
Howard Morris
Dr. Zidell
Tony DiBenedetto
Tim, the Doorman
Patrick Cronin
Michaelson
Charles Walker
Michaelson's Partner
David Knell
Claude
Jeff Doucette
Junior
Royce D. Applegate
Buckwalter
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This film single-handedly made 'Madison' a popular baby name — it barely existed before 1984.
Daryl Hannah couldn't use bathroom breaks in the 35-pound tail, so she learned to hold it for hours. Method acting!
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