The Little Mermaid
“Somewhere under the sea and beyond your imagination is an adventure in fantasy.”
Synopsis
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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"The Little Mermaid" TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-21
Top Cast
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Jodi Benson
Ariel (voice)
Samuel E. Wright
Sebastian (voice)
Pat Carroll
Ursula (voice)
Christopher Daniel Barnes
Eric (voice)
Kenneth Mars
Triton (voice)
Buddy Hackett
Scuttle (voice)
Jason Marin
Flounder (voice)
René Auberjonois
Louis (voice)
Paddi Edwards
Flotsam & Jetsam (voice)
Ben Wright
Grimsby (voice)
Edie McClurg
Carlotta (voice)
Will Ryan
Seahorse (voice)
Sherry Lynn
Additional Voices (voice)
Mickie McGowan
Additional Voices (voice)
Nancy Cartwright
Additional Voices (voice)
Frank Welker
Max (voice) (uncredited)
Hamilton Camp
Additional Voices (voice)
Debbie Shapiro Gravitte
Additional Voices (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 12, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 18, 1990
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$211.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.28x
+$171.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Clements, John Musker
- Screenplay & Story
- John Musker, Ron Clements, Roger Allers, Ed Gombert, Gary Trousdale, Thom Enriquez, Matthew O'Callaghan, Joe Ranft, Brenda Chapman, Hans Christian Andersen
- Original Score
- Alan Menken
- Original Title
- The Little Mermaid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $211.3M
- Production Studios
- Silver Screen Partners IV, Walt Disney Feature Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Clements, John Musker
John Musker, Ron Clements, Roger Allers, Ed Gombert, Gary Trousdale, Thom Enriquez, Matthew O'Callaghan, Joe Ranft, Brenda Chapman, Hans Christian Andersen
Alan Menken
Mark A. Hester
John Musker, Howard Ashman
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Clements
Director
John Musker
Director
John Musker
Producer
Howard Ashman
Producer
Alan Menken
Original Music Composer
Mark A. Hester
Editor
John Musker
Writer
Ron Clements
Writer
Mark Dindal
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Mermaid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Little Mermaid about?
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.
Who directed The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid was directed by Ron Clements, John Musker.
Who stars in The Little Mermaid?
The principal cast of The Little Mermaid includes Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Pat Carroll, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Kenneth Mars.
When was The Little Mermaid released and how long is it?
The Little Mermaid was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $211.3M at the worldwide box office (5.28 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Little Mermaid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Mermaid was composed by Alan Menken.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).