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Julián

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Wide-eyed Julián is about to spend the summer with a grandmother he barely knows. He is amazed to discover her treasure-trove apartment, his own Caribbean heritage and the lively Brooklyn community he is surrounded by. But most surprising of all, Julián discovers that he is, in fact, a mermaid!

Critics Reviews

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Carlos Aguilar Variety 4 days ago
Even without the epic scale of some of the studio’s other works, “Julián” is a delight -- elevating its urban context with visual whimsy and a focus on the intergenerational relationship at its center, more than on otherworldly magic. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Screen International Jun 26, 2026
Adapted from the acclaimed LGBTQ+ themed children’s book Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love, this is a film whose message is delivered with an embrace rather than a lecture. Go to Full Review Victor Stiff That Shelf 6 hrs ago
Self-acceptance and fear of judgment are well-trodden movie themes, yet Julián approaches them with narrative elegance and enough emotional texture to set your soul on fire. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner Hallmarkies Podcast 1 day ago
I really enjoyed it. Loved the setting and animation Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett The Queer Gaze (Podcast) 4 days ago
4/5
Louise Bagnall's adaptation of Jessica Love’s Julián Is a Mermaid is a beautiful, vibrant, gentle animated film with low-stakes conflict Go to Full Review Andrew Webster The Verge 6 days ago
Ultimately, Julián is a fairly straightforward tale about being yourself and allowing others to do the same, but it’s told with tremendous style and passion, making it a welcome addition to the studio’s catalog. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Louise Bagnall

Director

Knyght Darius Jack

Julián

Milcania Diaz-Rojas

Abuela

Zariah Georgia Ellis

Voice

Emma So

Voice

Avery Star Pryce Tibayan

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Movie Info

Synopsis Wide-eyed Julián is about to spend the summer with a grandmother he barely knows. He is amazed to discover her treasure-trove apartment, his own Caribbean heritage and the lively Brooklyn community he is surrounded by. But most surprising of all, Julián discovers that he is, in fact, a mermaid!
Director
Louise Bagnall
Producer
Nora Twomey, Tomm Moore, Paul Young, Anthony Leo, Andrew Rosen, Stéphan Roelants, Fabien Renelli, Charlotte de la Gournerie, Lewis Taylor
Screenwriter
Juliany Taveras
Production Co
Cartoon Saloon, Aircraft Pictures, Melusine Studio, Sun Creature
Genre
Adventure, Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Kids & Family
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 25m
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