The Little Mermaid (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2023, The Little Mermaid is a fantasy, adventure, family and romance film directed by Rob Marshall, running about 135 minutes. “Watch and you'll see, some day I'll be, part of your world!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. With mermaids forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
Who’s in it. The Little Mermaid stars Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder (voice) and Daveed Diggs as Sebastian (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Little Mermaid has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $569.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little Mermaid (2023)?
- In US, The Little Mermaid is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. 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 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Little Mermaid?
- The Little Mermaid stars Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Jacob Tremblay, Daveed Diggs and Awkwafina.
- When was The Little Mermaid released?
- The Little Mermaid was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.