The Little Mermaid

Poster for the movie "The Little Mermaid"

Walt Disney Feature Animation and Walt Disney Pictures distributed The Little Mermaid in the United States in 1989. This 1837 Danish fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen serves as inspiration for Disney’s 28th animated feature picture.

Directed By: John Musker and Ron Clements

Starring: Jodi Benson, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Pat Carroll, Samuel E. Wright, Jason Marin, Kenneth Mars, and Buddy Hackett

Revenue: $211.3 million

Synopsis:

In The Little Mermaid, a mermaid named Ariel falls in love with a human prince named Eric and makes a pact with the sea witch Ursula to turn into a human so that she can be with him.

Poster for the movie "The Little Mermaid"

The Little Mermaid (1989)

G 83 min - Animation, Family, Fantasy - 17 November 1989
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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.

Director:  Ron Clements, John Musker
Writers:  Ron Clements, John Musker
Stars:  Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Pat Carroll, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Kenneth Mars, Buddy Hackett, Jason Marin, Rene Auberjonois, Paddi Edwards, Ben Wright, Edie McClurg, Will Ryan, Sherry Lynn, Mickie McGowan, Nancy Cartwright, Frank Welker, Hamilton Camp, Debbie Shapiro, Robert Weil, Ed Gilbert, Charlie Adler, Jack Angel, Susan Boyd, Steve Bulen, Philip L. Clarke, Jennifer Darling, Trevor Allan Davies, Gail Farrell, Donny Gerrard, Willie J. Greene Jr., Linda Harmon, Walter S. Harrah, Phillip Ingram, Luana Jackman, William A. Kanady, Edie Lehmann Boddicker, Anne Lockhart, Melissa MacKay, Guy Maeda, Lynn Dolin Mann, Arnold Markussen

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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.

Collections: John Musker, Ron Clements
Tagline: Somewhere under the sea and beyond your imagination is an adventure in fantasy.
Genres: Animation, Family, Fantasy

Details

Official Website:  https://movies.disney.com/the-little-mermaid
Country:   United States of America
Language:  English, French
Release Date:  17 November 1989

Box Office

Budget:  $40,000,000
Revenue:  $211,343,479

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Walt Disney Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV, Walt Disney Feature Animation

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 23 min