Julián

2026 1h 25m EN

AnimationFamilyFantasy

Synopsis

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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!

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Knyght Darius Jack
Julián (voice)
Milcania Diaz-Rojas
Abuela (voice)
Zariah Georgia Ellis
Kiki (voice)
Emma So
Yeslyn (voice)
Avery Star Pryce Tibayan
Amanda (voice)
Kim Roberts
Anabel (voice)
Stephanie Herrera
Graciela (voice)
Yanna McIntosh
Evelyn (voice)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Louise Bagnall
Writers: Juliany Taveras
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg

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RUNTIME

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85 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by La-Nai Gabriel. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Owen Peters shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Knyght Darius Jack and Milcania Diaz-Rojas and Zariah Georgia Ellis carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt31109276 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Louise Bagnall directs. La-Nai Gabriel scores. Owen Peters cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

185 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released this year — you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
3International production across 4 countries: Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg.
4Original score by La-Nai Gabriel. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Owen Peters shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Knyght Darius Jack and Milcania Diaz-Rojas and Zariah Georgia Ellis carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt31109276 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Classified under 14 themes, including "new york city", "friendship", "mermaid", "based on children's book".