The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid(1989)

"Somewhere under the sea and beyond your imagination is an adventure in fantasy."

7.4/10
8,217 votes
83 minNovember 17, 1989

Overview

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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Jodi Benson

Jodi Benson

Ariel / Vanessa (voice)

Samuel E. Wright

Samuel E. Wright

Sebastian (voice)

Pat Carroll

Pat Carroll

Ursula (voice)

Christopher Daniel Barnes

Christopher Daniel Barnes

Prince Eric (voice)

Kenneth Mars

Kenneth Mars

King Triton (voice)

Buddy Hackett

Buddy Hackett

Scuttle (voice)

Jason Marin

Jason Marin

Flounder (voice)

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

Louis (voice)

Paddi Edwards

Paddi Edwards

Flotsam & Jetsam (voice)

Ben Wright

Ben Wright

Grimsby (voice)

Edie McClurg

Edie McClurg

Carlotta (voice)

Will Ryan

Will Ryan

Seahorse (voice)

Sherry Lynn

Sherry Lynn

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Mickie McGowan

Mickie McGowan

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Nancy Cartwright

Nancy Cartwright

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Frank Welker

Frank Welker

Max (voice)

Hamilton Camp

Hamilton Camp

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Debbie Shapiro Gravitte

Debbie Shapiro Gravitte

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Robert Weil

Robert Weil

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Ed Gilbert

Ed Gilbert

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Charlie Adler

Charlie Adler

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Jack Angel

Jack Angel

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Susan Boyd

Susan Boyd

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Steve Bulen

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Philip L. Clarke

Philip L. Clarke

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Jennifer Darling

Jennifer Darling

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Trevor Allan Davies

Trevor Allan Davies

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Gail Farrell

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Donny Gerrard

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Willie J. Greene Jr.

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Linda Harmon

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Walter S. Harrah

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Phillip Ingram

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Luana Jackman

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William A. Kanady

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Edie Lehmann Boddicker

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Anne Lockhart

Anne Lockhart

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Melissa MacKay

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Guy Maeda

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Lynn Dolin Mann

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Arnold Markussen

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