Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- breezy
- whimsical
- witty
- family movie night
- summer viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found it a bright, charming, family-friendly tween fantasy whose empathy for adolescent girls and celebration of friendship outweighed its lightweight formula.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Claire and Hailey's loyalty to each other remains the film's emotional center while they help Aquamarine pursue Raymond.
Aquamarine offers Claire and Hailey a wish in exchange for proving that love exists, turning their social anxieties into a magical quest.
The plot revolves around teenage attraction to Raymond, peer dynamics, and the impending separation of best friends.
The girls spend a closing summer in a dreary Florida beach resort village before Hailey's family move to Australia.
Films like Aquamarine, and why
The Princess Diaries
Shares a family-friendly fantasy premise, teenage romance, and emphasis on friendship and self-confidence.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Combines coming-of-age comedy, female friendship, adolescent romance, and a warm wish-fulfillment tone.
The Princess Switch
A lighthearted teen fantasy centered on friendship, romantic longing, and discovering personal confidence.
Movie Details
- Director
- Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
- Release Date
- 2006-03-03
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (1615)
Cast
- Emma Roberts
- JoJo
- Sara Paxton
- Jake McDorman
- Arielle Kebbel
- Claudia Karvan
- Bruce Spence
- Tammin Sursok
- Roy Billing
- Julia Blake
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Aquamarine about?
- Two inseparable teenage friends help a stranded mermaid win a human romance while learning that their own bond matters most.
- What is Aquamarine like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Aquamarine as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Aquamarine violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Aquamarine.
- What did critics think of Aquamarine?
- Critics broadly found it a bright, charming, family-friendly tween fantasy whose empathy for adolescent girls and celebration of friendship outweighed its lightweight formula.
- Which films are like Aquamarine?
- Films with a similar feel include The Princess Diaries, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, and The Princess Switch.
- How long is Aquamarine?
- Aquamarine runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch Aquamarine?
- In United States, Aquamarine streams on Disney Plus.
