The Little Mermaid
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74% Critic Match

The Little Mermaid

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

7.3 / 10 1989 1h 23mG English
AnimationFamilyFantasy

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Jodi Benson

Jodi Benson

Ariel (voice)

Lead
Samuel E. Wright

Samuel E. Wright

Sebastian (voice)

Pat Carroll

Pat Carroll

Ursula (voice)

Christopher Daniel Barnes

Christopher Daniel Barnes

Eric (voice)

Kenneth Mars

Kenneth Mars

Triton (voice)

Buddy Hackett

Buddy Hackett

Scuttle (voice)

Jason Marin

Jason Marin

Flounder (voice)

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

Louis (voice)

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Musker's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. The Little Mermaid is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker