The Little Mermaid(1989)
Somewhere under the sea and beyond your imagination is an adventure in fantasy.
The Little Mermaid Synopsis
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.
The Little Mermaid (1989) is a animation, family and fantasy film directed by Ron Clements, released on November 17, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Pat Carroll and Christopher Daniel Barnes. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 8,552 ratings.
- Director:
- Ron Clements
- Writers:
- John Musker, Ron Clements, Roger Allers
- Producers:
- John Musker, Howard Ashman
- Composer:
- Alan Menken
- Production:
- Silver Screen Partners IV, Walt Disney Feature Animation
- Budget:
- $40,000,000
- Revenue:
- $211,343,479
- Status:
- Released
The Little Mermaid (1989) Trailer
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The Little Mermaid Videos & Clips
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The Little Mermaid - 2006 Platinum Edition DVD Trailer
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The Little Mermaid - 1989 Theatrical Trailer
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The Little Mermaid - Sneak Peek #1 (September 28, 1989)
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The Little Mermaid (1989), 35mm film trailer, flat hard matte, ratio 1.62
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The Little Mermaid Castle Out Of Seashells - Disney Recreation
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The Little Mermaid Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jodi Benson
as Ariel (voice)
Samuel E. Wright
as Sebastian (voice)
Pat Carroll
as Ursula (voice)
Christopher Daniel Barnes
as Eric (voice)
Kenneth Mars
as Triton (voice)
Buddy Hackett
as Scuttle (voice)
Jason Marin
as Flounder (voice)
René Auberjonois
as Louis (voice)
Paddi Edwards
as Flotsam & Jetsam (voice)
Ben Wright
as Grimsby (voice)
Edie McClurg
as Carlotta (voice)
Will Ryan
as Seahorse (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Ron Clements, written by John Musker, Ron Clements and Roger Allers, produced by John Musker and Howard Ashman.
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The Little Mermaid Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 8,552 ratings.
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The Little Mermaid – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Little Mermaid online?
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The Little Mermaid (1989) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Little Mermaid?
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The main cast of The Little Mermaid (1989) includes Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Pat Carroll, Christopher Daniel Barnes and Kenneth Mars. The film was directed by Ron Clements. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Little Mermaid released?
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The Little Mermaid was released on November 17, 1989 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Little Mermaid worth watching?
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The Little Mermaid (1989) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 8,552 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Little Mermaid?
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