Mermaids (1990) movie poster

Mermaids (1990)

"Mom is many things... normal isn't one of them."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 80%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 64% (RT: 71%, MC: 56) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyDramaRomance

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Runtime
1h 50m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (568 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
71%
Metacritic
56
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
Jan Miner as Mother Superior
Betsy Townsend as Mary O'Brien
Most people think so. 80% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 568 votes. Critics gave it 64%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of Mermaids, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The initial cut of Mermaids was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Mermaids is a 1990 comedy, drama, romance film directed by Richard Benjamin. 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. The film has been rated by 568 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a comedy film, Mermaids delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Mermaids (1990) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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