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The Little Mermaid
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by John Musker, Ron Clements. With Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Pat Carroll.
7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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7.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThis 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…
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Release snapshot for The Little Mermaid.
MoviHero lists November 17, 1989 as the release date for The Little Mermaid. John Musker, Ron Clements are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Jodi Benson as Ariel (voice), Samuel E. Wright as Sebastian (voice), Pat Carroll as Ursula (voice), Christopher Daniel Barnes as Eric (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 17, 1989
GenresFamily · Fantasy · Animation
Runtime1h 23m
DirectorsJohn Musker, Ron Clements
CastJodi Benson as Ariel (voice), Samuel E. Wright as Sebastian (voice), Pat Carroll as Ursula (voice), Christopher Daniel Barnes as Eric (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Little Mermaid runs 1h 23m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.4/10 from 8,649 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required3/10
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“All right. I'm going inside. You can just stay here and - watch for sharks.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceArielAriel runs from The Little Mermaid to LEGO Disney Princess: Magical Mayhem with Jodi Benson carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide voiceEricEric appears in The Little Mermaid (1989).Open character guide voiceSebastianSebastian appears in The Little Mermaid (1989).Open character guide voiceTritonTriton appears in The Little Mermaid (1989).Open character guide voiceUrsulaUrsula appears in The Little Mermaid (1989).Open character guide
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