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FilmFantasyFamilyAnimation

The Little Mermaid (1989)

G · 1989-11-17 · 1h 23m · EN
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Somewhere under the sea and beyond your imagination is an adventure in fantasy.

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.

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Ron ClementsDirector, WriterJohn MuskerDirector, Writer
Budget
$40M
Box office
$211.3M

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▶ The Little Mermaid - 1989 Theatrical Trailer▶ The Little Mermaid - Sneak Peek #1 (September 28, 1989)▶ The Little Mermaid (1989), 35mm film trailer, flat hard matte, ratio 1.62▶ "The Little Mermaid" Trailer

Top billed cast

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Jodi BensonJodi BensonAriel / Vanessa (voice)Samuel E. WrightSamuel E. WrightSebastian (voice)Pat CarrollPat CarrollUrsula (voice)Christopher Daniel BarnesChristopher Daniel BarnesPrince Eric (voice)Kenneth MarsKenneth MarsKing Triton (voice)Buddy HackettBuddy HackettScuttle (voice)Jason MarinJason MarinFlounder (voice)René AuberjonoisRené AuberjonoisLouis (voice)Paddi EdwardsPaddi EdwardsFlotsam & Jetsam (voice)Ben WrightBen WrightGrimsby (voice)Edie McClurgEdie McClurgCarlotta (voice)Will RyanWill RyanSeahorse (voice)

Keywords

KingdomPrincessFather daughter relationshipFireworksPrinceDaughterSingle fatherAdapted into play or musicalBased on fairy taleSeaTridentTrue loveFish out of waterMermaidCrabMisunderstandingBargainLoose adaptation

Movie DNA

Genre affinityFantasy · Family · AnimationTheme affinityKingdom · Princess · Father Daughter RelationshipVisual styleAnimationPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference59829 · 59830

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What is The Little Mermaid 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.

How long is The Little Mermaid?

The Little Mermaid has a runtime of 83 minutes.

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