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Mermaids

  • 19901990
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 50m
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Christina Ricci, Winona Ryder, Cher, and Bob Hoskins in Mermaids (1990)
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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 familia... Read allAn 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.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.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
32K
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POPULARITY
3,114
363
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    • Director
      • Richard Benjamin
    • Writers
      • Patty Dann(novel)
      • June Roberts(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Cher
      • Bob Hoskins
      • Winona Ryder
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Richard Benjamin
    • Writers
      • Patty Dann(novel)
      • June Roberts(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Cher
      • Bob Hoskins
      • Winona Ryder
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    • 77User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 56Metascore
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 1 nomination

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    Christina Ricci, Winona Ryder, and Cher in Mermaids (1990)
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    Cher
    Cher
    • Mrs. Flax
    Bob Hoskins
    Bob Hoskins
    • Lou Landsky
    Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder
    • Charlotte Flax
    Michael Schoeffling
    Michael Schoeffling
    • Joe
    Christina Ricci
    Christina Ricci
    • Kate Flax
    Caroline McWilliams
    Caroline McWilliams
    • Carrie
    Jan Miner
    Jan Miner
    • Mother Superior
    Betsy Townsend
    • Mary O'Brien
    Richard McElvain
    Richard McElvain
    • Mr. Crain
    Paula Plum
    Paula Plum
    • Mrs. Crain
    Dossy Peabody
    • Coach Parker
    William Paul Steele
    • Boss in Oklahoma
    Rex Trailer
    • Dr. Reynolds
    Pete Kovner
    • Perfect Family Father
    Patricia Madden
    • Perfect Family Mother
    Justin Marchisio
    • Perfect Family Boy
    Caitlin Marie Bottomley
    • Perfect Family Girl
    Amy Gollnick
    • Girl in Bathroom #1
    • Director
      • Richard Benjamin
    • Writers
      • Patty Dann(novel)
      • June Roberts(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Emily Lloyd was originally cast as Charlotte, and had already started shooting scenes. Cher complained that the fair-haired Lloyd could not look like her daughter, and she was replaced by Winona Ryder. Lloyd sued Orion Pictures Corporation and Mermaid Productions. They reached a settlement on July 30, 1991, the second day of trial. Lloyd received $435,000 and 2.5% of the film's net profits.
    • Goofs
      The subtitle "1963" is shown as Charlotte watches Soeur Sourire perform "Dominique" on the 5 January 1964 broadcast of "The Ed Sullivan Show".
    • Quotes

      Rachel Flax: Charlotte, I know you're planning a celibate life, but with half my chromosomes, I think that might be tough.

    • Alternate versions
      The versions shown on A&E and Lifetime both have the ending between Cher and Christina Ricci.
    • Connections
      Featured in Cher: The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss) (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Dominique
      Written by Soeur Sourire and Noel Regney

      Performed by Soeur Sourire

      Courtesy of Sullivan Productions, Inc.

    User reviews77

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    7/10
    A Delightful Little Film
    I've seen this film a number of times, and I always enjoy it. What stands out most about this film is the acting, and the overall feel of the film. It feels tremendously authentic to it's time and subjects. The acting is very good throughout, and the movie is just a very fun, and very human story. One that is easy for almost anyone to relate to in some way.

    There are a number of great performances in this film. Winona Ryder plays one of her most interesting characters, and she pulls it off very well. Bob Hoskins is very strong and enjoyable as usual. Personally I have always loved Cher's acting. I can't say I'm a huge fan of her music, but I've always had some respect for her there too. However her acting has always been very strong in my opinion. I know she has been nominated for multiple Oscars and even won one for Moonstruck. However I still think her acting is somewhat underrated by most people. (And she also gave Nick Cage his first huge break after demanding that the studios cast Cage opposite her in Moonstruck. Cage was thought to be somewhat of a risky bet back in those days, and Cher basically made the major studios take the chance with him. Which I find somewhat funny, and also very Cher like.). Cher also had the original director of this film, and the girl who was originally cast in Winona's part fired. So Winona fans also have Cher to thank for her even being in this film. It's hard to criticize Cher for getting rid of these originals either, seeing as how well the film turned out with the people she approved. She is a very strong minded and hearted woman in my view, and if you take a look at Silkwood, Mask, Moonstruck, and this nice little film. You will undoubtedly also see that this woman can flat out act. She has some other decent films as well.

    Anyway, all in all, I highly recommend Mermaids to anyone that likes character driven film. And basically to any teen, male or female. It is basically a coming of age story in terms of Winona's character, and even for Cher and Hoskins characters to some degree too. :) And there is a lot to relate to in terms of the parent/child relationship, especially the single parent. Those with Attention Deficit Disorder , or those who get bored easy may not get into it however. :) I gave this film a 7, but I'm a pretty strict rater, and this film is a very solid 7 in my opinion. In fact, I'd give it a 7.5 if I could.

    7.5/10
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    • Release date
      • December 14, 1990 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Русалки
    • Filming locations
      • Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production company
      • Orion Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $20,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $35,419,397
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,514,678
      • Dec 16, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $35,419,397
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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