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The Little Mermaid

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

★ 7.4(8,405)19891h 23m

The Little Mermaid is streaming on Disney Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: John Musker, Ron Clements
Release date: 1989-11-17
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Box office: $211,343,479
Budget: $40,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Silver Screen Partners IV
Part of: The Little Mermaid Collection

The Little Mermaid — trailer

About The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid is a 1989 movie in the Animation, Family and Fantasy genres, directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, starring Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright and Pat Carroll. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 8,405 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Little Mermaid in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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)

Themes & keywords

witchprincessseadaughterkingdomfireworkscartoonmermaidprincevillainmusicalcoming of agecrabfish out of watermisunderstanding

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Little Mermaid in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Little Mermaid on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand.

Is The Little Mermaid on Netflix?+

The Little Mermaid is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is The Little Mermaid?+

The Little Mermaid has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Who stars in The Little Mermaid?+

The Little Mermaid stars Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Pat Carroll, Christopher Daniel Barnes and Kenneth Mars.

When did The Little Mermaid come out?+

The Little Mermaid is a 1989 movie directed by John Musker and Ron Clements.

What genre is The Little Mermaid?+

The Little Mermaid is Animation, Family and Fantasy film.

Who directed The Little Mermaid?+

The Little Mermaid was directed by John Musker and Ron Clements.