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Mermaids

“Mom is many things... normal isn't one of them.”

1990 · 1 h 50 min
Directed by Richard Benjamin · USA · American Independent Cinema
ComedyDramaRomance

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Cast

Cher Bob Hoskins Winona Ryder Michael Schoeffling Christina Ricci Caroline McWilliams

Credits

Written by: Patty Dann

Plot

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.

Sinekatalog’s take

Mermaids (1990) is a American comedy directed by Richard Benjamin. It stars Cher, Bob Hoskins and Winona Ryder. It runs 110 minutes. It is listed here as part of the director's body of work.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (41,973 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 71%
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