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Barbie in a mermaid tale [videorecording] / Mattel Entertainment presents ; a Rainmaker Entertainment production ; written by Elise Allen ; produced by Anita Lee and Tiffany J. Shuttleworth ; directed by Adam L. Wood.

Mermaid tale (other title)

Summary:

Barbie stars as Merliah, a surfing champion from Malibu. One minute she's a normal teenager and the next she learns a shocking family secret: she's a mermaid. Merliah and her dolphin friend Zuma set off on an undersea adventure to rescue her mother, the queen of Oceana. With help from her new mermaid friends, Merliah saves the ocean kingdom. In the end, she discovers what makes you different can also be your greatest strength.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 75 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Widescreen.
  • Publisher: Universal City, Calif. : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2010]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released in 2009.
Special features: Music video; outtakes; surfer documentary featuring Stephanie Gilmore, #1 female surfer.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Credits: Writer, Elise Allen ; producer, Anita Lee, Tiffany J. Shuttleworth ; director, Adam L. Wood.
Participant or Performer Note:
Voices of Christopher Plummer, Lauren Bacall, Jason Alexander.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: Not rated.
System Details Note:
DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Language Note:
In English, French, and Spanish with optional English subtitles. Closed-captioned.
Subject:
Barbie (Fictitious character) > Juvenile films.
Women surfers > Juvenile films.
Mermaids > Juvenile films.
Dolphins > Juvenile films.
Friendship > Juvenile films.
Genre:
Fantasy films.
Action and adventure films.
Children's films.
Animated films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 22 of 29 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 0 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)

Holds

  • 1 current hold with 29 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Swansboro Branch Library DVD CHI BAR (Text) 36015000506747 Juvenile Video Checked out 08/10/2026
Benhaven Public Library J DVD F Bar 048K (Text) 33630005059261 Juvenile Video Available -
Bordeaux Library JDVD B (Text) 31781067277069 Juvenile Video Checked out 08/05/2026
Braswell Memorial Main Library J DVD BARBIE (Text) 37807000031307 Juvenile Video Available -
Cleveland County Main Library DVD PINK B (Text) 22281500328630 Adult Video Checked out 08/08/2026
Cliffdale Library JDVD B (Text) 31781064361957 Juvenile Video In transit -
Cliffdale Library JDVD B (Text) 31781066153550 Juvenile Video Available -
Cumberland Headquarters JDVD B (Text) 31781064341009 Juvenile Video Available -
Cumberland Headquarters JDVD B (Text) 31781067277093 Juvenile Video Available -
Denton Public Library DVD F NR #1848 (Text) 25908005545343 Adult Video Fiction Available -

Accessibility Features

Summary: Barbie stars as Merliah, a surfing champion from Malibu. One minute she's a normal teenager and the next she learns a shocking family secret: she's a mermaid. Merliah and her dolphin friend Zuma set off on an undersea adventure to rescue her mother, the queen of Oceana. With help from her new mermaid friends, Merliah saves the ocean kingdom. In the end, she discovers what makes you different can also be your greatest strength.