Mermaids
"Mom is many things... normal isn't one of them."
Originally released in 1990. Mermaids is a comedy/drama film. directed by Richard Benjamin.
Starring Cher, Bob Hoskins, and Winona Ryder
Synopsis
Fifteen-year-old Charlotte Flax is tired of her wacky mom moving their family to a different town any time she feels it is necessary. When they move to a small Massachusetts town and Mrs. Flax begins dating a shopkeeper, Charlotte and her 9-year-old sister, Kate, hope that they can finally settle down. But when Charlotte's attraction to an older man gets in the way, the family must learn to accept each other for who they truly are.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (560 votes)
Budget
$31M
Production budget
Box Office
$35.4M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $31,000,000
- Revenue
- $35,419,397
Production Companies
- Orion Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mermaids about?
Fifteen-year-old Charlotte Flax is tired of her wacky mom moving their family to a different town any time she feels it is necessary. When they move to a small Massachusetts town and Mrs. Flax begi...
Who directed Mermaids?
Mermaids was directed by Richard Benjamin.
How long is Mermaids?
Mermaids has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Mermaids released?
Mermaids was released on December 14, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mermaids?
The main cast of Mermaids includes Cher, Bob Hoskins, Winona Ryder, Michael Schoeffling, Christina Ricci.
Is Mermaids worth watching?
Mermaids has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 560 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.