# Mermaids (1990)

> An impulsive mother and her spiritually searching teenage daughter navigate romance, faith, and family upheaval in early-1960s America.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2656

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Richard Benjamin
- Cast: Cher, Bob Hoskins, Winona Ryder, Michael Schoeffling, Christina Ricci, Caroline McWilliams, Jan Miner, Betsy Townsend
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100140/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, wistful, gentle, quiet evening, coming of age movie night

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