Where can I watch The Little Mermaid (1968)?

In US, The Little Mermaid is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is The Little Mermaid worth watching?

The Little Mermaid holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in The Little Mermaid?

The Little Mermaid stars Nina Gulyayeva, Viktoriya Ivanova, Anatoliy Papanov, Yuliya Yulskaya and Lidiya Korolyova.

When was The Little Mermaid released?

The Little Mermaid was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.

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The Little Mermaid (1968): cast, story & where to watch

1968 · Film · ★ 7.4

Released in 1968, The Little Mermaid is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Ivan Aksenchuk, running about 28 minutes.

What it’s about. Rusalochka opens in modern day Copenhagen, Denmark. Several tourists gather around the capital's famous mermaid statue, as a tour guide explains its significance. A fish in the water below the tourists scoffs at their foolishness, and then, proceeds to tell about the doomed love of the mermaid. Upon reaching her 15th birthday, the Little Mermaid is allowed to swim up to the surface above. As soon as she does, however, the Mermaid spots a young prince caught up in a dreadful storm. She admires the man's bravery and decides to save him, declaring that, "The beautiful and the brave should not perish." After the mermaid returns to the ocean, she decides that she wants to become human.

Who’s in it. The Little Mermaid stars Nina Gulyayeva as The Little Mermaid (voice), Viktoriya Ivanova as The Little Mermaid (singing voice), Anatoliy Papanov as The Guide (voice) and Yuliya Yulskaya as The Sea Witch (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Little Mermaid has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Mermaid page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Little Mermaid tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Where can I watch The Little Mermaid (1968)?: In US, The Little Mermaid is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Little Mermaid worth watching?: The Little Mermaid holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Little Mermaid?: The Little Mermaid stars Nina Gulyayeva, Viktoriya Ivanova, Anatoliy Papanov, Yuliya Yulskaya and Lidiya Korolyova.
When was The Little Mermaid released?: The Little Mermaid was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 28 minutes.