Film · 1990
Mermaids
Directed by Richard Benjamin · starring Cher, Bob Hoskins and Winona Ryder
- 1 h 50 min
- Comedy · Drama · Romance
USA
- Released in the UK 23 May 1991
- 6.5 Users5 votes
Synopsis
A 1990 American comedy-drama film directed by Richard Benjamin and starring Cher, Bob Hoskins, Winona Ryder and Christina Ricci in her first role. In 'Mermaid' an unconventional single mother relocates with her two daughters to a small Massachusetts town in 1963, where a number of events and relationships both challenge and strengthen their familial bonds.The film is based on the 1986 novel of the same title written by Patty Dann. The film was shot in and around the town of Ipswich, Massachusetts.
Where to watch Mermaids
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 110 min1 hour and 50 minutes
- How long is Mermaids?
- 1 hour and 50 minutes (110 minutes).
- When was Mermaids released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 23 May 1991.
- Who directed Mermaids?
- Richard Benjamin.
- Who is in Mermaids?
- It stars Cher, Bob Hoskins, Winona Ryder and Michael Schoeffling.
- Where can I watch Mermaids?
- In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Mubi and with a channel on Apple TV and the Prime Video channel on Mubi.
Cast
Full cast (8)-
Cher Mrs.Flax
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Bob Hoskins Lou Landsky
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Winona Ryder Charlotte Flax
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Michael Schoeffling Joe
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Christina Ricci Kate Flax
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Caroline McWilliams Carrie
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Jan Miner Mother Superior
- Director
- Richard Benjamin
Reviews
6.5 5 votes
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Soundtrack
All 20 songsIf you liked Mermaids
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