The Little Mermaid (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1989, The Little Mermaid is a fantasy, family and animation film directed by Ron Clements, running about 83 minutes. “Somewhere under the sea and beyond your imagination is an adventure in fantasy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula.
Who’s in it. The Little Mermaid stars Jodi Benson as Ariel / Vanessa (voice), Samuel E. Wright as Sebastian (voice), Pat Carroll as Ursula (voice) and Christopher Daniel Barnes as Prince Eric (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Little Mermaid has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $211.3M 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 (1989)?
- 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 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 Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Pat Carroll, Christopher Daniel Barnes and Kenneth Mars.
- When was The Little Mermaid released?
- The Little Mermaid was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.