Mermaids
“Mom is many things... normal isn't one of them.”
1990•PG-13•1h 50m•6.7•Released
ComedyDramaRomance
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
Writer
June Roberts
Budget
$31M
Revenue
$35M
Languages
English
Studio
Orion Pictures
Cast
Cher
Rachel Flax
Bob Hoskins
Lou Landsky
Winona Ryder
Charlotte Flax
Michael Schoeffling
Joe Porretti
Christina Ricci
Kate Flax
Caroline McWilliams
Carrie
Jan Miner
Mother Superior
Betsy Townsend
Mary O'Brien
Richard McElvain
Mr. Crain
Paula Plum
Mrs. Crain
Dossy Peabody
Coach Parker
William Paul Steele
Boss in Oklahoma
Rex Trailer
Dr. Reynolds
Peter Kovner
Perfect Family Father
Patricia Madden
Perfect Family Mother
Production
Company
Orion Pictures
Producer
Lauren Lloyd
Producer
Wallis Nicita
Producer
Patrick J. Palmer
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