Mermaids(1990)
Mom is many things... normal isn't one of them.
Mermaids 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.
Mermaids (1990) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Richard Benjamin, released on December 14, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Cher, Bob Hoskins, Winona Ryder and Michael Schoeffling. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 622 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Benjamin
- Writers:
- Patty Dann, June Roberts
- Producers:
- Lauren Lloyd, Wallis Nicita, Patrick J. Palmer
- Cinematographer:
- Howard Atherton
- Composer:
- Jack Nitzsche
- Production:
- Orion Pictures
- Budget:
- $31,000,000
- Revenue:
- $35,419,397
- Status:
- Released
Mermaids (1990) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Mermaids before you stream it.
Mermaids Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Mermaids.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Mermaids (1990) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Trailer
MERMAIDS (1990) | Charlotte & Joe Kiss | MGM
Clip
MERMAIDS (1990) | Mom & Daughter Fight | MGM
Clip
Mermaids Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cher
as Rachel Flax
Bob Hoskins
as Lou Landsky
Winona Ryder
as Charlotte Flax
Michael Schoeffling
as Joe Porretti
Christina Ricci
as Kate Flax
Caroline McWilliams
as Carrie
Jan Miner
as Mother Superior
- Betsy Townsend
Betsy Townsend
as Mary O'Brien
- Richard McElvain
Richard McElvain
as Mr. Crain
Paula Plum
as Mrs. Crain
Dossy Peabody
as Coach Parker
- William Paul Steele
William Paul Steele
as Boss in Oklahoma
Key crew
Directed by Richard Benjamin, written by Patty Dann and June Roberts, produced by Lauren Lloyd, Wallis Nicita and Patrick J. Palmer.
Explore more Comedy titles
Mermaids Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 622 ratings.
You may also like
Can't Buy Me Love
1987
Father of the Bride
2022
The Baltimorons
2025
Café Society
2016
Now and Then
1995
Father of the Bride
1950
Say Anything...
1989
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
2023
Turtles All the Way Down
2024
Heaven Help Us
1985
Love in Taipei
2023
Grumpy Old Men
1993
The Fugitive Kind
1960
Being Julia
2004
Ondine
2010
The Cobbler
2014
Drive Me Crazy
1999
Patch Adams
1998
The Apartment
1960
The Longshots
2008
Movies similar to Mermaids
The Motorcycle Diaries
2004
Mississippi Burning
1988
Chelsea Girls
1966
Re-Animator
1985
Oliver's Universe
2022
New Ways
2024
Paranoid Park
2007
Sister Act
1992
Mr. Holland's Opus
1995
Blue Again
2024
Malcolm X
1992
Marie Antoinette
2006
Entertain The Thought
Movie
Headlock
2020
Slaughter at Camp Swinelake
Movie
Reinventing Marvin
2017
Intimacy
2022
Entrapment
1999
Ninotchka
1939
Au Revoir les Enfants
1987
Mermaids – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mermaids online?
+
Mermaids (1990) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mermaids?
+
The main cast of Mermaids (1990) includes Cher, Bob Hoskins, Winona Ryder, Michael Schoeffling and Christina Ricci. The film was directed by Richard Benjamin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mermaids released?
+
Mermaids was released on December 14, 1990 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Mermaids worth watching?
+
Mermaids (1990) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 622 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Mermaids?
+
Yes. The official Mermaids trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.