The Little Mermaid
Somewhere under the sea and beyond your imagination is an adventure in fantasy.
1989 • 83 min • Animation · Family · Fantasy
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 5- 74 Audience · 8492 · 100%
An adventurous mermaid princess dreams of the human world and falls for a prince. She makes a risky deal with a sea witch to gain legs, navigating challenges and villainy to find her true love and place.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Some peril from a giant eel and sea witch
- A few moments of emotional distress
- A brief instance of pipe-smoking
- Romantic kissing
What it models well
- Following your dreams
- Courage and perseverance
- Love and devotion
- Embracing differences
Talk about it after
- The importance of honest communication
- Making big decisions and their consequences
- Valuing your voice and identity
- Dealing with temptation
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Top billed cast
Director: John Musker, Ron Clements • Crew: John Musker, Ron Clements
Trailers & clips
The Little Mermaid Castle Out Of Seashells - Disney Recreation
The Little Mermaid 35th Anniversary - Tickets on Sale December 5, 2024
The Little Mermaid - Back in US Theaters for its 35th Anniversary December 13, 2024!
The Little Mermaid - 2006 Platinum Edition DVD Trailer
The Little Mermaid - 1989 Theatrical Trailer
The Little Mermaid - Sneak Peek #1 (September 28, 1989)
The Little Mermaid (1989), 35mm film trailer, flat hard matte, ratio 1.62
"The Little Mermaid" Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.4/10 (8,492)
- Age rating
- G
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Box office
- $211,343,479
- Franchise
- The Little Mermaid Collection
- IMDb
- tt0097757
- Official site
- movies.disney.com
