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The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning

PG20081h 17mPeggy Holmes
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 33%

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"Every Tale Has A Beginning, But Only One Begins Under The Sea"

Follow Ariel's adventures before she gave up her fins for true love. When Ariel wasn't singing with her sisters, she spent time with her mother, Queen Athena. Ariel is devastated when Athena is killed by pirates, and after King Triton outlaws all singing. Along with pals Flounder and Sebastian, Ariel sets off in hopes of changing her father's decision to ban music from the kingdom.

FamilyAnimation
PrincessCartoonMermaidPrequelWoman DirectorUndersea City

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What is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008) about?

Follow Ariel's adventures before she gave up her fins for true love. When Ariel wasn't singing with her sisters, she spent time with her mother, Queen Athena. Ariel is devastated when Athena is killed by pirates, and after King Triton outlaws all singing. Along with pals Flounder and Sebastian, Ariel sets off in hopes of changing her father's decision to ban music from the kingdom.

Who stars in The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning stars Jodi Benson (Ariel (voice)), Samuel E. Wright (Sebastian (voice)), Jim Cummings (King Triton / Shelbow / Additional Voices (voice)), Sally Field (Marina Del Ray (voice)), Tara Strong (Adella / Andrina / Additional Voices (voice)). The film was directed by Peggy Holmes.

How long is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008. It is rated PG.

Is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning worth watching?

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 33. Fans of Family, Animation are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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