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Critic Angie Errigo
rated 6

Set nicely in 1963, this coming-of-age two-hander for Cher and Ryder has its sweet, eccentrically funny amusements in the parent and teenager tug-of-war...

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Cast & Crew

Christina Ricci
As Kate Flax
Bob Hoskins
As Lou Landsky
Tom Kemp
As Carrie's Husband
Winona Ryder
As Charlotte Flax
Cher
As Rachel Flax
Paula Plum
As Mrs. Crain

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Mermaids is a poignant and heartwarming coming-of-age tale about a teenage girl named Charlotte who struggles to navigate her complicated relationship with her unconventional mother, Rachel. Set in the 1960s, the film follows the Flax family as they move to a small Massachusetts town, where Charlotte falls for an older man and grapples with her own identity. As she tries to find her place in the world, Charlotte must confront her fears and insecurities, all while learning to accept herself and her family for who they truly are. Featuring an all-star cast, including Cher, Winona Ryder, and Bob Hoskins, Mermaids is a heartfelt exploration of family dynamics that will leave you smiling long after the credits roll.

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Mermaids was released in theaters on December 14, 1990.