The Little Mermaid

G

Released Nov 15, 1989

1h 22m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Animation

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76 Reviews

88%

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250,000+ Ratings

In Disney's beguiling animated romp, rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel (Jodi Benson) is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula (Pat Carroll) to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter.

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Critics Consensus

The Little Mermaid ushered in a new golden era for Disney animation with warm and charming hand-drawn characters and catchy musical sequences.

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Pauline Kael

New Yorker

This is a technologically sophisticated cartoon with just about all the simpering old Disney values in place.

Sep 12, 2023

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Kathleen Carroll

New York Daily News

Audiences of all ages are bound to fall in love with this bubbly, thoroughly enchanting fish story.

Rated: 4/4

Nov 14, 2015

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Michael Wilmington

Los Angeles Times

The Little Mermaid -- impudent, grandiose, a multilevel crowd-pleaser -- almost returns the Disney animated features to their glory traditions of the '30s and '40s.

Nov 15, 2013

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Joshua M. Patton

CBR

The Little Mermaid cemented music’s place in Disney’s animated features.

Rated: 8/10

Aug 12, 2024

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

It’s still as spirited and delightful as you’d remember, the film that kicked off the Disney renaissance with aplomb and deliriously catchy musical numbers.

May 27, 2023

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Kevin Carr

Fat Guys at the Movies

Efficient and charming, this beautiful animated classic was responsible for breathing new life into the studio in the 80s.

Rated: 4/4

May 19, 2023

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Kayleigh S

I thought this movie is beautiful the songs are wonderful, the story is amazing, and Ariel's voice is soo beautiful 😍 ❤

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/16/24

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Estefanía A

The BEST mermaid EVER!!!! I grew up watching this movie and i'll forever love it!!! The live action doesn't compare with this classic!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/10/24

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Dionisis T

Iconic and certainly one of the most beautiful and entertaining Disney films.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/05/24

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Armando G

Colorful animation, lovable characters, genius script, Howard Ashman's songs. What is there not to like about this film?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/01/24

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Luke R

It has a very offensive part in Under The Sea scene. I’m glad Ariel and Eric got together in the end though.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/23/24

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Gieraldyn A

esta película lo es todo para mi, gracias a quienes la crearon por hacer de mi vida y día a día un poquito mejor desde que tengo memoria hasta mis hoy 20.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/14/24

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John Musker

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Jodi Benson

Ariel

Pat Carroll

Ursula

Christopher Daniel Barnes

Eric

Rene Auberjonois

Louis

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Synopsis

In Disney's beguiling animated romp, rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel (Jodi Benson) is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula (Pat Carroll) to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter.

Director: Ron Clements, John Musker
Producer: Howard Ashman, John Musker
Screenwriter: Roger Allers, Ron Clements, John Musker
Distributor: BV International Pictures [no], Buena Vista Distribution Co. Inc.
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 15, 1989, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 21, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $109.9M
Runtime: 1h 22m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track
Aspect Ratio: 35mm

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