The Little Mermaid
1989, English. Directed by John Musker & Ron Clements.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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The Little Mermaid is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- John MuskerDirector
- Ron ClementsDirector
- Jodi BensonAriel (voice)
- Samuel E. WrightSebastian (voice)
- Pat CarrollUrsula (voice)
- Christopher Daniel BarnesEric (voice)
- Kenneth MarsTriton (voice)
- Buddy HackettScuttle (voice)
- Jason MarinFlounder (voice)
- René AuberjonoisLouis (voice)
- Paddi EdwardsFlotsam & Jetsam (voice)
- Ben WrightGrimsby (voice)
- Edie McClurgCarlotta (voice)
- Will RyanSeahorse (voice)
Details
- Released
- 17 November 1989
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Musker, Ron Clements
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $211M
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What The Little Mermaid is based on
The Little Mermaid is based on The Little Mermaid, an 1837 fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.
Fairy tale · 1837
The Little Mermaid
By Hans Christian Andersen
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The Little Mermaid: quick answers
What comes after The Little Mermaid?
Next in the series: The Rescuers Down Under (1990), Beauty and the Beast (1991), and Aladdin (1992).
Is The Little Mermaid worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 8,660 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does The Little Mermaid have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Little Mermaid. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Little Mermaid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Little Mermaid is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Little Mermaid on?
The Little Mermaid is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Little Mermaid?
If you liked The Little Mermaid, try Cinderella III: A Twist in Time, Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken, The Swan Princess.
Who directed The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid (1989) was directed by John Musker and Ron Clements and stars Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Pat Carroll.
What is The Little Mermaid based on?
The Little Mermaid is based on The Little Mermaid, an 1837 fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen.