The Little Mermaid (1989)
Somewhere under the sea and beyond your imagination is an adventure in fantasy.
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.
Director: John Musker, Ron Clements
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: November 17, 1989
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Cast
- Jodi Benson - Ariel / Vanessa (voice)
- Samuel E. Wright - Sebastian (voice)
- Pat Carroll - Ursula (voice)
- Christopher Daniel Barnes - Prince Eric (voice)
- Kenneth Mars - King Triton (voice)
- Buddy Hackett - Scuttle (voice)
- Jason Marin - Flounder (voice)
- René Auberjonois - Louis (voice)
- Paddi Edwards - Flotsam & Jetsam (voice)
- Ben Wright - Grimsby (voice)
Screenplay
- John Musker
- Ron Clements
- Matthew O'Callaghan (Storyboard)
- Ed Gombert (Storyboard)
- Gary Trousdale (Storyboard)
Music: Alan Menken
Editing: Mark A. Hester
Production: Silver Screen Partners IV, Walt Disney Feature Animation
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français
Budget: $40M
Box Office: $211M
Original Language: en
Themes
Underwater Kingdom and Sea Magic, Animated Fantasy Worlds, Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Mermaid Tales and Ocean Magic
Keywords
witch, princess, sea, daughter, kingdom, fireworks, cartoon, mermaid, prince, villain, musical, coming of age, crab, fish out of water, misunderstanding
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Little Mermaid about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Little Mermaid?
- The Little Mermaid was directed by John Musker, Ron Clements.
- Who stars in The Little Mermaid?
- The Little Mermaid stars Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Pat Carroll, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Kenneth Mars, Buddy Hackett.
- How long is The Little Mermaid?
- The Little Mermaid has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Little Mermaid?
- The Little Mermaid is a Animation, Family, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of The Little Mermaid?
- The Little Mermaid had a budget of $40M.
- How much did The Little Mermaid gross?
- The Little Mermaid grossed $211M worldwide.
- Where was The Little Mermaid produced?
- The Little Mermaid was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Little Mermaid?
- The themes of The Little Mermaid include: Underwater Kingdom and Sea Magic, Animated Fantasy Worlds, Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Mermaid Tales and Ocean Magic.