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The Little Mermaid

1989-11-17 · 83 min · ★ 7.4

Animation · Family · Fantasy

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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Directors
John Musker, Ron Clements
Production companies
Silver Screen Partners IV, Walt Disney Feature Animation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 40,000,000
Revenue
USD 211,343,479

Top Cast

Jodi BensonJodi BensonAriel (voice)
Samuel E. WrightSamuel E. WrightSebastian (voice)
Pat CarrollPat CarrollUrsula (voice)
Christopher Daniel BarnesChristopher Daniel BarnesEric (voice)
Kenneth MarsKenneth MarsTriton (voice)
Buddy HackettBuddy HackettScuttle (voice)
Jason MarinJason MarinFlounder (voice)
René AuberjonoisRené AuberjonoisLouis (voice)
Paddi EdwardsPaddi EdwardsFlotsam & Jetsam (voice)
Ben WrightBen WrightGrimsby (voice)
Edie McClurgEdie McClurgCarlotta (voice)
Will RyanWill RyanSeahorse (voice)
Sherry LynnSherry LynnAdditional Voices (voice)
Mickie McGowanMickie McGowanAdditional Voices (voice)
Nancy CartwrightNancy CartwrightAdditional Voices (voice)
Frank WelkerFrank WelkerMax (voice) (uncredited)
Hamilton CampHamilton CampAdditional Voices (voice)
Debbie Shapiro GravitteDebbie Shapiro GravitteAdditional Voices (voice)
Robert WeilRobert WeilAdditional Voices (voice)
Ed GilbertEd GilbertAdditional Voices (voice)

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