The Little Mermaid (2023)
A young mermaid's adventurous spirit and romantic longing lead her to a whimsical, uplifting journey beyond the sea.
The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. With mermaids forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
How intense is The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG.
What The Little Mermaid feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodupliftingromantic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Family nightDate nightComfort watch
Where to stream The Little Mermaid
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 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 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 PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, 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 2h 15m.
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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