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I've Heard the Mermaids Singing

1987, English. Directed by Patricia Rozema.

Isn't life the strangest thing you've ever seen?

Scatterbrained Polly gets a job as a secretary in Gabrielle's art gallery. Polly aspires to be a professional photographer, and idolizes Gabrielle for her artistic ability. When Gabrielle rekindles an old romantic relationship with the younger painter Mary, Polly becomes jealous, and discovers Gabrielle isn’t exactly who she claims to be.

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Runtime
1h 21m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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I've Heard the Mermaids Singing is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.

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Released
11 September 1987
Country
Canada
Written by
Patricia Rozema
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I've Heard the Mermaids Singing runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).

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I've Heard the Mermaids Singing is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

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I've Heard the Mermaids Singing is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

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Who directed I've Heard the Mermaids Singing?

I've Heard the Mermaids Singing (1987) was directed by Patricia Rozema and stars Sheila McCarthy, Paule Baillargeon, Ann-Marie MacDonald.

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