The Mermaid Chair (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2006, The Mermaid Chair is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Steven Schachter, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A married woman (Basinger) falls in love with a Benedictine monk.
Who’s in it. The Mermaid Chair stars Kim Basinger as Jessie Sullivan, Alex Carter as Brother 'Whit' Thomas, Bruce Greenwood as Hugh Sullivan and Roberta Maxwell as Nelle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Mermaid Chair has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mermaid Chair page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mermaid Chair tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mermaid Chair (2006)?
- In US, The Mermaid Chair is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mermaid Chair worth watching?
- The Mermaid Chair holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mermaid Chair?
- The Mermaid Chair stars Kim Basinger, Alex Carter, Bruce Greenwood, Roberta Maxwell and Debra Mooney.
- When was The Mermaid Chair released?
- The Mermaid Chair was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.