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The Little Mermaid

17th November 1989
1h 23m
Ron Clements, John Musker
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The Little Mermaid is a 1989 Animated Family film released on 17th November; Ron Clements and John Musker directed the film which stars Jodi Benson, Jack Angel, and René Auberjonois. It was later remade/rebooted as The Little Mermaid in 2023. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $171,343,479 on its budget.

MetaCritic
88
Rotten Tomatoes
93%
IMDb
7.6

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.

If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 11:12am.

Cast (41)

Jodi Benson's profile Jodi Benson Ariel
Age at Filming ≈ 27
Jack Angel's profile Jack Angel
Age at Filming ≈ 58
René Auberjonois's profile René Auberjonois
Age at Filming ≈ 48
Mickie McGowan's profile Mickie McGowan
Age at Filming ≈ 50
Edie McClurg's profile Edie McClurg
Age at Filming ≈ 37
Sherry Lynn's profile Sherry Lynn
Age at Filming ≈ 48
Charlie Adler's profile Charlie Adler
Age at Filming ≈ 32
Kenneth Mars
Age at Filming ≈ 53
Nancy Cartwright's profile Nancy Cartwright
Age at Filming ≈ 31
Hamilton Camp's profile Hamilton Camp
Age at Filming ≈ 54
Jennifer Darling's profile Jennifer Darling
Age at Filming ≈ 42
Anne Lockhart's profile Anne Lockhart
Age at Filming ≈ 35
Christopher Daniel Barnes's profile Christopher Daniel Barnes
Age at Filming ≈ 16
Will Ryan's profile Will Ryan
Age at Filming ≈ 49
Paddi Edwards's profile Paddi Edwards
Age at Filming ≈ 57
Ben Wright
Age at Filming ≈ 73
Ed Gilbert's profile Ed Gilbert
Age at Filming ≈ 57
Robert Weil's profile Robert Weil
Age at Filming ≈ 74
Pat Carroll's profile Pat Carroll
Age at Filming ≈ 61
Philip L. Clarke
Age at Filming ≈ 50
Buddy Hackett
Age at Filming ≈ 64
Edie Lehmann Boddicker
Age at Filming ≈ 31
Samuel E. Wright
Age at Filming ≈ 42
Jason Marin
Age at Filming ≈ 14
Debbie Shapiro
Age at Filming ≈ 34
Frank Welker's profile Frank Welker
Age at Filming ≈ 42

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Production Companies

Silver Screen Partners IV

Connected Films

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Remade/Rebooted As

The Little Mermaid Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Ages At Time of Filming

5% 13-19
2% 20-29
15% 30-39
15% 40-49
17% 50-59
5% 60-69
5% 70-79
37% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

41% Female
59% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

2% Mermaid
98% Unknown

The Little Mermaid FAQ

When was The Little Mermaid released?

The Little Mermaid was released on Friday November 17th, 1989.

Who plays the lead role(s) in The Little Mermaid?

The lead role is played by Jodi Benson in the role of Ariel.

How much did The Little Mermaid cost to make?

The budget was $40,000,000.

How much money did The Little Mermaid make?

The worldwide revenue was $211,343,479.

Is The Little Mermaid on Netflix?

No, The Little Mermaid is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Little Mermaid on Amazon Prime?

No, The Little Mermaid is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Little Mermaid on Disney Plus?

Yes, The Little Mermaid is currently available on Disney+ in the United States