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Julián

2026 · 85 min

A gentle, colorful animated story about a boy's imagination and his growing bond with his grandmother.

Directed by
Louise Bagnall
Genres
Animation, Family, Fantasy
Overview
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!
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Identity, family, coming-of-age, love
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Directed by
Louise Bagnall
Genres
Animation, Family, Fantasy
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    family
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour3
    Realism3
    Romance0
    Tension2
    Darkness1
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight5

    Cast

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    Details

    Genres
    animation, family, fantasy
    Directed by
    Louise Bagnall
    Written by
    Juliany Taveras
    Starring
    Knyght Darius Jack, Milcania Diaz-Rojas, Zariah Georgia Ellis, Emma So, Avery Star Pryce Tibayan, Kim Roberts, Stephanie Herrera, Yanna McIntosh
    Music
    La-Nai Gabriel
    Runtime
    85 min
    Country
    Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg
    Languages
    English

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