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Mermaids

PG-13 1990 1h 50m Comedy Drama List
72% Tomatometer 25 Reviews 70% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
Fifteen-year-old Charlotte Flax (Winona Ryder) is tired of her wacky mom (Cher) 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 (Bob Hoskins), Charlotte and her 9-year-old sister, Kate (Christina Ricci), 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.
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Variety Staff Variety The delightful Ryder, billing notwithstanding, is really the star. Mar 26, 2009 Full Review Derek Adams Time Out Self-conscious, eccentric... Jun 24, 2006 Full Review Vincent Canby New York Times Miss Ryder is so good, in fact, that "Mermaids" might have dared to be a tougher, more satisfying movie than the stylish sitcom it is. Rated: 3/5 May 20, 2003 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand ... a sweet if familiar tale, part eccentric family comedy and part coming of age romance.... It’s not always convincing but it is warmly directed by Richard Benjamin and set to a soundtrack of pop songs of the early 1960s. Jun 11, 2023 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Mermaids is not offensively bad. It would need energy for that. [Full review in Spanish] Nov 3, 2022 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Every character is personable and amusingly written, with a persevering wittiness present even during sadder moments. Rated: 7/10 Sep 14, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jeff M I remember thinking that this comedy/drama was quite underrated when it first was released, so I was pleasantly surprised to find on a revisit that it not only holds up but is even stronger than I remember. Does anyone born after 1995 even remember that Cher was at one time a really fantastic actress? Rachel Flax isn't necessarily one of her most memorable characters, but she excels nicely here, although Ryder pretty much owns this movie from first moment to last. Although there are lots of laughs to be hard, the film gets rather serious toward the end, with a beautiful scene between mother and daughter that seems very authentic. The film treads close to a sitcom-y feel from time to time, but this is a great example of its genre, full of appealing performances across the board. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/11/24 Full Review Jessica L I like Cher, and Winona Ryder, and Bob Hoskins. It was a good movie that I have seen a couple of times all the way through. I had some laughs and some tears. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/24/23 Full Review StephenPaul C LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 50 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/14/23 Full Review Matt J A joy to watch - Cher and Winona Ryder have perfect chemistry. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/15/22 Full Review anthony b Winona Ryder gives not only the greatest performance of her career but one of the greatest performances in cinematic history. Mermaids is wonderful if you are looking for a lighthearted and funny slice of nostalgia and the entire cast is a joy to watch, but Winona's acting in the film is important. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie is definitely a little strange and weird and kinda cooky, but in the very best ways. It's also charming, funny and touching. I didn't think I would like it much because I don't care for movies made in the 80's/90's, but I was pleasantly surprised and I think it's because this story in it's own way is kind of a timeless one. Cher looks amazing in this movie! I didn't grow up with Cher and I never realized before this movie how drop dead gorgeous she was in her younger days. I mainly watched this movie because I saw that Christina Ricci was in it and I had never seen anything with Christina Ricci as a young child before and I was curious. While Christina Ricci is definitely charming and adorable in this movie, it's Cher and Wynonna Ryder that really steal the show. I'm so happy that I gave this movie a shot. I would definitely recommend this movie to others. I thought it was great and I will for sure be watching it again soon. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Mermaids: Official Clip - Charlotte and Joe Kiss Mermaids: Official Clip - Charlotte and Joe Kiss 1:36 Mermaids: Official Clip - You Drive Like Old People Mermaids: Official Clip - You Drive Like Old People 0:45 Mermaids: Official Clip - Can't We Just Stay? Mermaids: Official Clip - Can't We Just Stay? 3:55 Mermaids: Official Clip - Running Away Mermaids: Official Clip - Running Away 2:26 Mermaids: Official Clip - Shoe Shopping Mermaids: Official Clip - Shoe Shopping 1:15 Mermaids: Official Clip - He's Late Mermaids: Official Clip - He's Late 1:45 Mermaids: Official Clip - You Kissed Him! Mermaids: Official Clip - You Kissed Him! 1:48 Mermaids: Official Clip - Pregnancy Scare Mermaids: Official Clip - Pregnancy Scare 1:34 Mermaids: Official Clip - Bus Ride Home Mermaids: Official Clip - Bus Ride Home 2:27 Mermaids: Official Clip - Charlotte Babbles Mermaids: Official Clip - Charlotte Babbles 1:24 View more videos
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Synopsis Fifteen-year-old Charlotte Flax (Winona Ryder) is tired of her wacky mom (Cher) 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 (Bob Hoskins), Charlotte and her 9-year-old sister, Kate (Christina Ricci), 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
Producer
Lauren Lloyd, Wallis Nicita, Patrick J. Palmer
Screenwriter
June Roberts
Production Co
Orion Pictures
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$34.9M
Runtime
1h 50m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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