The Little Mermaid (1992)
Ariel's whimsical undersea adventures unfold with heartwarming charm and wholesome fun before she walks on land.
Disney's The Little Mermaid is an American animated television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation based on the 1989 Disney film of the same name. It features the adventures of Ariel as a mermaid prior to the events of the film. This series is the first Disney television series to be spun off from a major animated film. Some of the voice actors of the film reprise their roles in the series, among them Jodi Benson as Ariel, Samuel E. Wright as Sebastian, Kenneth Mars as King Triton, and Pat Carroll as Ursula.
How intense is The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid has no gore and no real 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 TV-G.
What The Little Mermaid feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingfeel goodcozy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream The Little Mermaid
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Little Mermaid for you?
Is The Little Mermaid scary?
No. The Little Mermaid is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Little Mermaid gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 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 TV-G and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Little Mermaid?
Episodes run about 22m.
Where can I stream The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid is streaming on Disney+.
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