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The Little Mermaid

G19891h 23mRon Clements,John Musker
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 88

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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.

AnimationFamilyFantasy
WitchPrincessSeaDaughterKingdomFireworksCartoonMermaidPrinceVillain

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Little Mermaid (1989) 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 stars in The Little Mermaid?

The Little Mermaid stars Jodi Benson (Ariel (voice)), Samuel E. Wright (Sebastian (voice)), Pat Carroll (Ursula (voice)), Christopher Daniel Barnes (Eric (voice)), Kenneth Mars (Triton (voice)). The film was directed by John Musker.

How long is The Little Mermaid?

The Little Mermaid has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated G.

Is The Little Mermaid worth watching?

The Little Mermaid holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Animation, Family, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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