Mermaids
“Mom is many things... normal isn't one of them.”
Richard BenjaminCast
Cher 
Bob Hoskins 
Winona Ryder 
Michael Schoeffling 
Christina Ricci Caroline McWilliams
Credits
Written by: Patty Dann
Plot
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.
Sinekatalog’s take
Mermaids (1990) is a American comedy directed by Richard Benjamin. It stars Cher, Bob Hoskins and Winona Ryder. It runs 110 minutes. It is listed here as part of the director's body of work.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (41,973 votes)
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