Jodi Benson, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Samuel E. Wright

Animated screen version of Hans Christian Andersen's story of a mermaid named Ariel, who falls in love with an earthly prince.

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83% liked it

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90% liked it

48 critics

G, 1 hr. 22 min.

Directed by: John Musker, Ron Clements

Release Date: November 15, 1989

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DVD Release Date: December 7, 1999

Stats: 44,497 reviews

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  • October 10, 2006
    It's not just a chick-friendly Disney movie.
  • September 25, 2009
    I like the crab bit and the seagull. Disney distort classic literature though and that's a bad thing. The Little Mermaid is the fittest of the Disney ladies I think!
  • August 30, 2009
    Rated this way too low last time (3? WTH?), as I tend to with classics.

    Now again, this isn't quite my favourite but is a definite contributor to Disney's masterpiece collection. It is because of this film that I believe John Musker and Ron Clements can save the day with 'The Pr...( read more)incess and the Frog'.

    Ariel, though stubborn and somewhat immature, is extremely appealing in her own way. More so is Sebastian the crab, with his great musical numbers and over - the - top foreign accent. Even Ursula manages to find her place among the great Disney nasties, perhaps due to the song 'Poor Unfortunate Souls'.

    Previously I considered this a 'watered down' (really, really, no pun) version of the original tale, but now I see that there is good reason for the changes. Who needs the burden of the 'moral of the story'? Let's just enjoy and leave (some of) our films free of philosophical or religious obligations.

    Verdict: Alan Menken is a genius, and Hans Christian Anderson needed to loosen up.
  • May 28, 2009
    Nice Movie.
  • April 30, 2008
    Loooveeee disney classics!! Ariel is so cute...i really like Flounder...noone can beat the Disneys....
  • November 17, 2009
    maybe little girls who like princesses might be interested
  • November 17, 2009
    I'm not so crazy about "Disney Films", unless you are talikg about "101 Dalmations(The Original Only),and Aristocrats".

    "Remember the Titans, Miracle,and Cool Running" were great Live films.

    "Snow Dogs, and Bridge to Teribitha" were okay, if Midly fun films.
  • November 16, 2009
    itll make u love swimming...lolz
  • November 13, 2009
    Seen it 4 times, still want more.
  • November 11, 2009
    Very good animation, movie was great!

Critic Reviews


January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

A movie that's so creative and so much fun it deserves comparison with the best Disney work of the past. full review

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  • slamdunka13
    October 25, 2008
    I LOVE this movie!
  • beegoesbuzz
    October 17, 2008
    The Little Mermaid is my favourite Disney movie ever. Being the huge Disney fan that I am, this was amazing. I cry every time at the very end. Everyone needs to see this. I must add, Sebastian rocks! Every time he is practicing what to say to King Triton with his little claw up in the air, then a squeak comes out...love that.
  • havocsgirl90
    August 13, 2008
    i still love this movie and hubby bought it for me last year and i can't quit watching it...lol.
  • whereismynotecard
    December 14, 2007
    It's a great film. ^_^ It was made the year I was born.
  • Chicks100
    November 21, 2007
    me = tottally obsessed
  • northland2006
    September 1, 2007
    This is the alltime greatest movie in this world...I kno it word for word, song by song, i have her merchandise(but it has to look just like her or im pissed)i just love this movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • miswhatserface
    August 2, 2007
    love it. beautiful.
  • mhrmaw
    June 29, 2007
    Hey, I didn't like any of the skins for this movie so I made my own.

    Check it out on my profile
  • race2win95
    May 30, 2007
    I still watch it to this day, and Im 26. Love it and yea I still know every word to it.
    My husband hates it....lol
  • marisamheuken
    May 20, 2007
    awesome movie.i loved it when i was younger.

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