The Little Mermaid

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The Little Mermaid: Trailer 1

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The Little Mermaid Photos

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Cast & Crew

Jodi Benson
Ariel
Voice

Pat Carroll
Ursula
Voice

Christopher Daniel Barnes
Eric
Voice

Rene Auberjonois
Louis
Voice

Hamilton Camp
Additional Voices
Voice

Nancy Cartwright
Additional Voices
Voice

Paddi Edwards
Flotsam & Jetsam
Voice

Gerrit Graham
Additional Voices
Voice

Buddy Hackett
Scuttle
Voice

Anne Lockhart
Additional Voices
Voice

Jason Marin
Flounder
Voice

Kenneth Mars
Triton
Voice

Edie McClurg
Carlotta
Voice

Will Ryan
Seahorse
Voice

Robert Weil
Additional Voices
Voice

Ben Wright
Grimsby
Voice

Samuel E. Wright
Sebastian
Voice

Ron Clements
Director

John Musker
Director

Roger Allers
Writer

Ron Clements
Writer

John Musker
Writer

Howard Ashman
Producer

Maureen Donley
Associate Producer

John Musker
Producer

Alan Menken
Original Music

Robby Merkin
Original Songs

Jacques Offenbach
Original Music

Mark A. Hester
Film Editing

Mary V. Buck
Casting

Susan Edelman
Casting

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News & Interviews for The Little Mermaid

Know Your Critic: Carolyn Hinds, Freelance Film Critic, Journalist, and Podcaster

Know Your Critic: Inkoo Kang, TV Critic at The Washington Post

Know Your Critic: Carlos Aguilar, Freelance Film Writer

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Audience Reviews for The Little Mermaid

• Oct 02, 2013

  If there is an entertaining tale about a mermaid, Ron Clements and John Musker get it right in <i>The Little Mermaid</i>.<p>The plot details come and go at a solid pace. While sounding like a brief run time, 80 minutes turns out to be the perfect solution to this story that is fitting for adults and children alike.</p><p>The bright colors give the picture life and the musical numbers create a memorable soundtrack. It's safe to say that the visuals and music compliment the story without fail.</p><p>Sure, the lead character is a mermaid with an excellent voice, thanks to Jodi Benson, but it's the supporting cast of characters that get the job done. Sam E. Wright as Sebastian. That says it all.</p><p>Not much else to say except <i>The Little Mermaid</i> swims to the surface and explodes out of the water as a fantastic watch.</p>
  JY S Super Reviewer
• Jul 24, 2012

  The Little Mermaid is an enchanting and magical animated classic from Disney. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, a young mermaid falls in love with a human and is given a chance to become one. The voice actors do a great job and the animation is outstanding. Additionally, the music and soundtrack are amazing, and includes such classic songs as "Part of Your World," "Kiss the Girl," and "Under the Sea." The Little Mermaid is the pinnacle of Disney animation, delivering a fun and delightfully film that can be enjoyed by all ages.
  Dann M Super Reviewer
• Apr 28, 2012

  The Little Mermaid is a good animated film, but compared to many previous Disney features, this film isn't as memorable. Of course this is a good film that is a must watch for the entire family, however I think that it's pretty far from the first few Disney classics that put Disney on the map. Although very entertaining, The Little Mermaid does not belong among the greatest films in Disney's history. Despite this, the film is still worth watching and is lots of fun. I don't view it as an all time classic, but it does manage to bring back elements of some Disney classics. Compared to others in Disney's repertoire, The Little Mermaid is fairly average. Nonetheless if you're a fan of animated flicks, then watch this one. The film has a story everyone will enjoy no matter what age you are. A fun filled film with a good voice cast; this is a film that conveys old school ideas with a modern twist. If you love Disney's other films, and then give this one a view. The film may not be as great as the classics such as Snow White, but it still is entertaining and fun for the entire family. As a whole, The Little Mermaid is a good film, but like I said isn't the best film in Disney's catalogue. For me personally, I much prefer the older Disney classics. Despite this, I still recommend this film. Entertaining, and lots of fun for people of all ages. A very good animated film, just not in the same category as other Disney films. I still think that The Lion King is the best Disney flick that stands among the traditional Disney classics.
  Alex r Super Reviewer
• Mar 04, 2012

  I hadn't seen this is in awhile, since I was really young, so I had pretty high expectations...I mean it's a treasured Disney classic. Needless to say, it did not disappoint. This is a fantastic film from beginning to end, and started a chain of awesome Disney films that brought the production company into the 1990s. The Little Mermaid is a thoroughly enjoyable film no matter what age you are.
  Stephen S Super Reviewer