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The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
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The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning

2008-08-25 · 77 min · ★ 6.7

Family · Animation

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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Directors
Peggy Holmes
Production companies
DisneyToon Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jodi BensonJodi BensonAriel (voice)
Samuel E. WrightSamuel E. WrightSebastian (voice)
Jim CummingsJim CummingsKing Triton / Shelbow / Additional Voices (voice)
Sally FieldSally FieldMarina Del Ray (voice)
Tara StrongTara StrongAdella / Andrina / Additional Voices (voice)
Jennifer HaleJennifer HaleAlana (voice)
Grey DeLisleGrey DeLisleAquata / Arista (voice)
Kari WahlgrenKari WahlgrenAttina (voice)
Parker GorisParker GorisFlounder (voice)
Jeff BennettJeff BennettBenjamin / Additional Voices (voice)
Kevin Michael RichardsonKevin Michael RichardsonCheeks / Ray Ray (voice)
Rob PaulsenRob PaulsenInk Spot / Swifty / Additional Voices (voice)
Lorelei Hill ButtersQueen Athena (voice)

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