Mermaids (1990)

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

Mermaids (1990) poster

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.

Director: Richard Benjamin
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 110 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jack Nitzsche
Cinematography: Howard Atherton
Editing: Jacqueline Cambas
Production: Orion Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $31M
Box Office: $35M
Original Language: en

Themes

Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Growing Pains and Joyful Discoveries

Keywords

new year's eve, coming of age, dress, swimming, roman catholic church, sexual awakening, novice, john f. kennedy assassination, polka dot, gynecological exam, jewish girl, shoe salesman, polka dot dress, bell ringing, bell tower

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mermaids about?
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.
Who directed Mermaids?
Mermaids was directed by Richard Benjamin.
Who stars in Mermaids?
Mermaids stars Cher, Winona Ryder, Christina Ricci, Bob Hoskins, Michael Schoeffling, Caroline McWilliams.
How long is Mermaids?
Mermaids has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
What genre is Mermaids?
Mermaids is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of Mermaids?
Mermaids had a budget of $31M.
How much did Mermaids gross?
Mermaids grossed $35M worldwide.
Where was Mermaids produced?
Mermaids was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Mermaids?
The themes of Mermaids include: Young Love and Rebellious Spirits, A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Youth and Joyful Discoveries, Growing Pains and Joyful Discoveries.