The Little Mermaid (1989)
A spirited mermaid princess dreams of a human world, risking everything for love in a vibrant underwater adventure.
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.
How intense is The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated G.
What The Little Mermaid feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodheartwarminguplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream The Little Mermaid
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Is The Little Mermaid for you?
Is The Little Mermaid scary?
Only a little. The Little Mermaid has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Little Mermaid gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Little Mermaid sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Little Mermaid OK for kids?
It is rated G and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid runs 1h 23m.
Where can I stream The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid is streaming on Disney+.
Does The Little Mermaid have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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