The Mermaid Chair(2006)
The Mermaid Chair Synopsis
When her mentally ill, elderly mother begins mutilating herself, Jessie (Kim Basinger) returns to her hometown to care for her. Among familiar surroundings, she tends to her mother's deteriorating mental condition while learning of troubling revelations about her family history. Meanwhile, though married, Jessie reconnects with old passions -- including a turbulent affair with a monk named Hugh (Bruce Greenwood).
The Mermaid Chair (2006) is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Steven Schachter, released on September 9, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Kim Basinger, Alex Carter, Bruce Greenwood and Roberta Maxwell. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Steven Schachter
- Writers:
- Suzette Couture, Sue Monk Kidd
- Producers:
- Chad Oakes, Michael Frislev
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Southon
- Production:
- Lifetime
- Status:
- Released
The Mermaid Chair Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kim Basinger
as Jessie Sullivan
Alex Carter
as Brother 'Whit' Thomas
Bruce Greenwood
as Hugh Sullivan
Roberta Maxwell
as Nelle
Debra Mooney
as Kat
Lorena Gale
as Hepzibah
Ellie Harvie
as Benne
Ken Pogue
as Father Dominic
Tori Anderson
as Dee Sullivan
Shaun Johnston
as Joseph Dubois
Alex Bruhanski
as Shem
Terence Kelly
as Dom Anthony
Key crew
Directed by Steven Schachter, written by Suzette Couture and Sue Monk Kidd, produced by Chad Oakes and Michael Frislev.
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The Mermaid Chair Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Mermaid Chair – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mermaid Chair online?
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The Mermaid Chair (2006) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Mermaid Chair?
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The main cast of The Mermaid Chair (2006) includes Kim Basinger, Alex Carter, Bruce Greenwood, Roberta Maxwell and Debra Mooney. The film was directed by Steven Schachter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mermaid Chair released?
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The Mermaid Chair was released on September 9, 2006 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Mermaid Chair worth watching?
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The Mermaid Chair (2006) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.