Film

The Little Mermaid 1989

Directed by John Musker, Ron Clements

  • Animation, Family, Fantasy
  • 83 min
  • G

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.

AnimationFamilyFantasywitchprincessseadaughterkingdomfireworkscartoonmermaidprincevillainmusicalcoming of age

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