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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.

  • Number of Movies: 3
  • Revenue: $211,343,479

Featured Cast

  1. Jodi Benson

    Jodi Benson

    Ariel (voice), Ariel / Vanessa (voice)

  2. Samuel E. Wright

    Samuel E. Wright

    Sebastian (voice)

  3. Tara Strong

    Tara Strong

    Adella / Andrina / Additional Voices (voice), Melody (voice)

  4. Pat Carroll

    Pat Carroll

    Ursula (voice), Morgana (voice)

  5. Jim Cummings

    Jim Cummings

    King Triton / Shelbow / Additional Voices (voice)

  6. Sally Field

    Sally Field

    Marina Del Ray (voice)

  7. Christopher Daniel Barnes

    Christopher Daniel Barnes

    Prince Eric (voice)

  8. Kenneth Mars

    Kenneth Mars

    King Triton (voice)

  9. Buddy Hackett

    Buddy Hackett

    Scuttle (voice)

  10. Jennifer Hale

    Jennifer Hale

    Alana (voice)

  11. Max Casella

    Max Casella

    Tip (voice)

  12. Grey DeLisle

    Grey DeLisle

    Aquata / Arista (voice)

  13. Jason Marin

    Jason Marin

    Flounder (voice)

  14. René Auberjonois

    René Auberjonois

    Louis (voice), Chef Louis (voice)

Featured Crew

  1. Ron Clements

    Ron Clements

    Writing, Directing

  2. John Musker

    John Musker

    Directing, Writing

  3. Jim Kammerud

    Directing

  4. Hans Christian Andersen
  5. Temple Mathews

    Writing

  6. Peggy Holmes

    Peggy Holmes

    Directing

  7. Robert Reece

    Writing

  8. Evan Spiliotopoulos
November 17, 1989

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.

Set several years after the first film, Ariel and Prince Eric are happily married with a daughter, Melody. In order to protect Melody from the Sea Witch, Morgana, they have not told her about her mermaid heritage. Melody is curious and ventures into the sea, where she meets new friends. But will she become a pawn in Morgana's quest to take control of the ocean from King Triton?

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.

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