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The Little Mermaid

  • 1989
  • G
  • 1h 23m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
276K
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Jodi Benson in The Little Mermaid (1989)
A mermaid princess makes a faustian bargain with an unscrupulous seahag in order to meet a human prince on land.
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A mermaid princess makes a Faustian bargain in an attempt to become human and win a prince's love.A mermaid princess makes a Faustian bargain in an attempt to become human and win a prince's love.A mermaid princess makes a Faustian bargain in an attempt to become human and win a prince's love.

  • Directors
    • Ron Clements
    • John Musker
  • Writers
    • John Musker
    • Ron Clements
    • Hans Christian Andersen
  • Stars
    • Jodi Benson
    • Samuel E. Wright
    • Rene Auberjonois
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    276K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    35
    44
    • Directors
      • Ron Clements
      • John Musker
    • Writers
      • John Musker
      • Ron Clements
      • Hans Christian Andersen
    • Stars
      • Jodi Benson
      • Samuel E. Wright
      • Rene Auberjonois
    • 355User reviews
    • 121Critic reviews
    • 88Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 16 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Jodi Benson
    Jodi Benson
    • Ariel
    • (voice)
    Samuel E. Wright
    Samuel E. Wright
    • Sebastian
    • (voice)
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Louis
    • (voice)
    • (as René Auberjonois)
    Christopher Daniel Barnes
    Christopher Daniel Barnes
    • Eric
    • (voice)
    Pat Carroll
    Pat Carroll
    • Ursula
    • (voice)
    Paddi Edwards
    Paddi Edwards
    • Flotsam
    • (voice)
    • …
    Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett
    • Scuttle
    • (voice)
    Jason Marin
    • Flounder
    • (voice)
    Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars
    • Triton
    • (voice)
    Edie McClurg
    Edie McClurg
    • Carlotta
    • (voice)
    Will Ryan
    Will Ryan
    • Seahorse
    • (voice)
    Ben Wright
    Ben Wright
    • Grimsby
    • (voice)
    Hamilton Camp
    Hamilton Camp
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Debbie Shapiro Gravitte
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    • (as Debbie Shapiro)
    Robert Weil
    Robert Weil
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Ed Gilbert
    Ed Gilbert
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Charlie Adler
    Charlie Adler
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Jack Angel
    Jack Angel
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    • Directors
      • Ron Clements
      • John Musker
    • Writers
      • John Musker
      • Ron Clements
      • Hans Christian Andersen
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the opening scene when King Triton arrives at the arena, Mickey Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck and Kermit the Frog can be briefly seen in the crowd of sea-people as mermen when he passes over them.
    • Goofs
      Ariel signs Ursula's contract, with her name, showing that she knows how to write. However, when voiceless, she does not use this skill to write important information to Eric or anyone else who could help her.
    • Quotes

      Sebastian: Hm. Teenagers. They think they know everything. You give them an inch, they swim all over you.

    • Alternate versions
      For the re-release in 1998, some of the international versions were entirely re-dubbed. It has been claimed this was due to a bureaucratic error, but the real reason for this action was because the international companies were unhappy with the scripts on the earlier releases and wanted to be more faithful to the original dialogue. Many international fans disliked the new dubs, especially in Germany, where several petitions were set up to restore the old dub on DVD (which actually resulted in Disney including the old dub on the 2013 DVD/Blu-ray release). Other countries affected by the change were France, Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Poland, Thailand, Japan and Brazil.
    • Connections
      Edited from Pinocchio (1940)
    • Soundtracks
      Fathoms Below
      (1989) (uncredited)

      Music by Alan Menken

      Lyrics by Howard Ashman

      Performed by Disney Chorus (Ship's Chorus)

    User reviews355

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    Featured review
    Gorgeous
    Ariel is a fiery, independent teenage mermaid who falls in love with a prince. She literally makes a deal with the devil to get her man. I love how sweet Ariel is with Eric, especially when she can't talk! Sebastian, Scuttle, and Flounder are all very funny, the animation, voice-overs and music are incredible! Who can resist the urge to sing and dance to "Under The Sea"? A fun, enjoyable movie that the whole family will love and treasure.
    helpful•42
    15
    • Monika-5
    • Feb 17, 2000

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    FAQ6

    • What is the reason behind King Triton's hatred towards the humans?
    • What is 'The Little Mermaid' about?
    • Is 'The Little Mermaid' based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 17, 1989 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Kingdom of the Sea
    • Filming locations
      • Walt Disney Feature Animation - 500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Silver Screen Partners IV
      • Walt Disney Animation Studios
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $111,543,479
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,031,914
      • Nov 19, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $211,343,479
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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