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The Little Mermaid (1989)

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Movie"Somewhere under the sea and beyond your imagination is an adventure in fantasy."
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G 1 hr 23 minNov 17th, 1989Fantasy, Animation, FamilyThe Little Mermaid Collection PosterPart of The Little Mermaid Collection
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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.
StarringJodi BensonSamuel E. WrightPat Carroll
DirectorsRon ClementsJohn Musker
WritersJohn MuskerRon Clements

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:November 17th, 1989 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:December 7th, 1999 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$40,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$211,343,479 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Silver Screen Partners IV, Walt Disney Feature Animation
The Little Mermaid on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
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The Little Mermaid Collection

The Little Mermaid is a 1989 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Based on the Danish fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen, The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea is a direct-to-video sequel to the first film. It was released by Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment on VHS in the United States on September 19, 2000. The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is a direct-to-video prequel to the first film. The film was released on Region 1 DVD in the United States on August 26, 2008, and on Region 2 DVD in Europe on September 22, 2008.