The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea

Return to the sea.

2000 • 75 min • Animation · Adventure · Family · Comedy

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Synopsis

Set several years after the first film, Ariel and Prince Eric are happily married with a daughter, Melody. In order to protect Melody from the Sea Witch, Morgana, they have not told her about her mermaid heritage. Melody is curious and ventures into the sea, where she meets new friends. But will she become a pawn in Morgana's quest to take control of the ocean from King Triton?

Our family guide

Best from age 5

Movie Knight Score

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Princess Melody, Ariel's daughter, longs for the sea but is kept from it due to a dangerous sea witch, Morgana. When Melody ventures into the ocean, she discovers her mermaid heritage and becomes entangled in Morgana's plot to overthrow King Triton.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 3/10

Heads up

Some animated peril and chases
A sea witch character can be mildly intimidating
Themes of disobedience and running away

What it models well

Embracing your heritage
Family love and protection
Friendship and loyalty
Finding your own path

Talk about it after

Why Ariel kept Melody's heritage a secret
The importance of honesty within a family
How choices affect yourself and others

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