Mermaids (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1990, Mermaids is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Richard Benjamin, running about 110 minutes. “Mom is many things... normal isn't one of them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Mermaids stars Cher as Rachel Flax, Winona Ryder as Charlotte Flax, Christina Ricci as Kate Flax and Bob Hoskins as Lou Landsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Mermaids has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $35.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mermaids page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mermaids tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mermaids (1990)?
- In US, Mermaids is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mermaids worth watching?
- Mermaids holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mermaids?
- Mermaids stars Cher, Winona Ryder, Christina Ricci, Bob Hoskins and Michael Schoeffling.
- When was Mermaids released?
- Mermaids was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.