The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid(1989)

G
11/17/1989 (US)Animation, Family, Fantasy1h 23m
7.4

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

Overview

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.

Ron Clements

Director

John Musker

Director

John Musker

Writer

Ron Clements

Writer

Top Billed Cast

Jodi Benson

Jodi Benson

Ariel / Vanessa (voice)

Samuel E. Wright

Samuel E. Wright

Sebastian (voice)

Pat Carroll

Pat Carroll

Ursula (voice)

Christopher Daniel Barnes

Christopher Daniel Barnes

Prince Eric (voice)

Kenneth Mars

Kenneth Mars

King Triton (voice)

Buddy Hackett

Buddy Hackett

Scuttle (voice)

Jason Marin

Jason Marin

Flounder (voice)

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

Louis (voice)

Paddi Edwards

Paddi Edwards

Flotsam & Jetsam (voice)

Ben Wright

Ben Wright

Grimsby (voice)

Edie McClurg

Edie McClurg

Carlotta (voice)

Will Ryan

Will Ryan

Seahorse (voice)

Sherry Lynn

Sherry Lynn

Additional Voices (voice)

Mickie McGowan

Mickie McGowan

Additional Voices (voice)

Nancy Cartwright

Nancy Cartwright

Additional Voices (voice)

Frank Welker

Frank Welker

Max (voice)

Hamilton Camp

Hamilton Camp

Additional Voices (voice)

Debbie Shapiro Gravitte

Debbie Shapiro Gravitte

Additional Voices (voice)

Robert Weil

Robert Weil

Additional Voices (voice)

Ed Gilbert

Ed Gilbert

Additional Voices (voice)

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Part of the The Little Mermaid Collection

The Little Mermaid is a 1989 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Based on the Danish fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea is a direct-to-video sequel to the first film. It was released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on VHS in the United States on September 19, 2000. The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is a direct-to-video prequel to the first film. The film was released on Region 1 DVD in the United States on August 26, 2008, and on Region 2 DVD in Europe on September 22, 2008.

Media

The Little Mermaid 35th Anniversary - Tickets on Sale December 5, 2024

The Little Mermaid 35th Anniversary - Tickets on Sale December 5, 2024

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The Little Mermaid - Back in US Theaters for its 35th Anniversary December 13, 2024!

The Little Mermaid - Back in US Theaters for its 35th Anniversary December 13, 2024!

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The Little Mermaid - 2006 Platinum Edition DVD Trailer

The Little Mermaid - 2006 Platinum Edition DVD Trailer

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The Little Mermaid - 1989 Theatrical Trailer

The Little Mermaid - 1989 Theatrical Trailer

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The Little Mermaid - Sneak Peek #1 (September 28, 1989)

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

The Little Mermaid (1989), 35mm film trailer, flat hard matte, ratio 1.62

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"The Little Mermaid" Trailer

"The Little Mermaid" Trailer

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