The Little Mermaid

Somewhere under the sea and beyond your imagination is an adventure in fantasy.

19891h 23m7.4(8,576 votes)

AnimationFamilyFantasy

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. It stars Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, and Pat Carroll. The film runs for 1 hour 23 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 8,576 votes.

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Director

Ron Clements

Cast

Jodi Benson

Ariel (voice)

Samuel E. Wright

Sebastian (voice)

Pat Carroll

Ursula (voice)

Christopher Daniel Barnes

Eric (voice)

Kenneth Mars

Triton (voice)

Buddy Hackett

Scuttle (voice)

Jason Marin

Flounder (voice)

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Who stars in The Little Mermaid?

The Little Mermaid stars Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Pat Carroll, and Christopher Daniel Barnes, and was directed by Ron Clements.

How long is The Little Mermaid?

The Little Mermaid has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes.

When did The Little Mermaid come out?

The Little Mermaid was released in 1989.

What genre is The Little Mermaid?

The Little Mermaid is a animation, family, and fantasy film.

Is The Little Mermaid worth watching?

The Little Mermaid holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.