The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
2008, English. Directed by Peggy Holmes.
Every Tale Has A Beginning, But Only One Begins Under The Sea
Follow Ariel's adventures before she gave up her fins for true love. When Ariel wasn't singing with her sisters, she spent time with her mother, Queen Athena. Ariel is devastated when Athena is killed by pirates, and after King Triton outlaws all singing. Along with pals Flounder and Sebastian, Ariel sets off in hopes of changing her father's decision to ban music from the kingdom.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 1,099 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Peggy HolmesDirector
- Jodi BensonAriel (voice)
- Samuel E. WrightSebastian (voice)
- Jim CummingsKing Triton / Shelbow / Additional Voices (voice)
- Sally FieldMarina Del Ray (voice)
- Tara StrongAdella / Andrina / Additional Voices (voice)
- Jennifer HaleAlana (voice)
- Grey DeLisleAquata / Arista (voice)
- Kari WahlgrenAttina (voice)
- Parker GorisFlounder (voice)
- Jeff BennettBenjamin / Additional Voices (voice)
- Kevin Michael RichardsonCheeks / Ray Ray (voice)
- Rob PaulsenInk Spot / Swifty / Additional Voices (voice)
Details
- Released
- 25 August 2008
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jule Selbo, Jenny Wingfield, Robert Reece
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The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning: quick answers
What should I watch before The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?
Watch The Little Mermaid (1989) and The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000) first.
Is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 1,099 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning on?
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?
If you liked The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning, try The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea, Barbie: The Pearl Princess, Barbie: Mermaid Power.
Who directed The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008) was directed by Peggy Holmes and stars Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Jim Cummings.