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Ron Howard explains mermaid logistics and somehow keeps a straight face.
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Making a 'Splash' (2004)

Nostalgic peek80s chaosHollywood hustle

Overview

ComedyDocumentary

Retrospective documentary on the making of the hit comedy Splash (1984).

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Standout Aspects

Acting

Daryl Hannah's committed fish acting explained.

Practical Effects

The tail that broke the budget and Tom Hanks.

Production

How Disney nearly killed their own mermaid.

Best for:Streaming: Quick hit before rewatching the original.·Solo: For film nerds who need context.·Rewatch: Pairs perfectly with Splash itself.
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Director

Barbara Toennies

ReleasedMar 30, 2004
Runtime24m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight

Top Cast

Ron Howard

Ron Howard

Self - Director

Brian Grazer

Brian Grazer

Self - Producer

Babaloo Mandel

Babaloo Mandel

Self - Screenwriter

Lowell Ganz

Lowell Ganz

Self - Screenwriter

Eugene Levy

Eugene Levy

Self - 'Dr. Walter Kornbluth'

Daryl Hannah

Daryl Hannah

Self - 'Madison'

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Self / Allen Bauer

John Candy

John Candy

Self (archive footage)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The documentary title winks at Splash's working title: 'Wet'. Disney wisely passed.

Insight

This 24-minute featurette was produced for the 20th Anniversary DVD, part of Disney's brief obsession with loading discs with content you'll never watch.

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