Movie

The Mermaid Chair

★ 4.0(13)20061h 28m

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Good to know

Director: Steven Schachter
Release date: 2006-09-09
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Lifetime

About The Mermaid Chair

The Mermaid Chair is a 2006 movie in the Drama, Romance and TV Movie genres, directed by Steven Schachter, starring Kim Basinger, Alex Carter and Bruce Greenwood. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.0/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Mermaid Chair in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When her mentally ill, elderly mother begins mutilating herself, Jessie (Kim Basinger) returns to her hometown to care for her. Among familiar surroundings, she tends to her mother's deteriorating mental condition while learning of troubling revelations about her family history. Meanwhile, though married, Jessie reconnects with old passions -- including a turbulent affair with a monk named Hugh (Bruce Greenwood).

Cast

Kim Basinger

Jessie Sullivan

Alex Carter

Brother 'Whit' Thomas

Bruce Greenwood

Hugh Sullivan

Roberta Maxwell

Nelle

Debra Mooney

Kat

Lorena Gale

Hepzibah

Ellie Harvie

Benne

Ken Pogue

Father Dominic

Tori Anderson

Dee Sullivan

Shaun Johnston

Joseph Dubois

Alex Bruhanski

Shem

Terence Kelly

Dom Anthony

Themes & keywords

mermaid

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Mermaid Chair in France?+

The Mermaid Chair is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Mermaid Chair on Netflix?+

The Mermaid Chair is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is The Mermaid Chair?+

The Mermaid Chair has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in The Mermaid Chair?+

The Mermaid Chair stars Kim Basinger, Alex Carter, Bruce Greenwood, Roberta Maxwell and Debra Mooney.

When did The Mermaid Chair come out?+

The Mermaid Chair is a 2006 movie directed by Steven Schachter.

What genre is The Mermaid Chair?+

The Mermaid Chair is Drama, Romance and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Mermaid Chair?+

The Mermaid Chair was directed by Steven Schachter.