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The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid

Nov 17, 1989
83 min
AnimationFamilyFantasy
7.3/ 10
8,200 votes

Overview

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.

Ratings & Reviews

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TMDB
7.3/10
8,200 votes
IMDB
7.6/10
306,649 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
92%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
M
88/100
Metascore

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Performance & Recognition

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Box Office & Budget

Budget$40,000,000Production cost
Box Office$211,343,479Worldwide gross
Profit$171,343,479Profitable
ROI
+428.4%Return on investment
US Box Office$111,543,479Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

Won 2 Oscars. 16 wins & 9 nominations total

Details

Production information

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

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$40,000,000

Revenue

$211,343,479

Production Companies

The Little Mermaid CollectionSilver Screen Partners IVWalt Disney Feature Animation

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