The Little Mermaid (1989)
A mermaid princess makes a Faustian bargain in an attempt to become human and win a prince's love.
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Directors:
Ron Clements , John MuskerWriters:
John Musker, Ron Clements, Hans Christian Andersen (fairy tale), Howard Ashman (additional dialogue), Gerrit Graham (additional dialogue), Sam Graham (additional dialogue), Chris Hubbell (additional dialogue)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
Ariel is the first Disney princess to have biological siblings.
Quotes
Prince Eric:
Isn't this great? The salty sea air, the wind blowing in your face. Aaah, the perfect day to be at sea!
Grimsby:
Oh, yes. Delightful.
Goofs
While in the castle of Prince Eric, Ariel lies down on a bed for the first time. Cut to Sebastian talking. Cut back to Ariel asleep on top of the covers. Next, Sebastian jumps on the bed, and Ariel is shown asleep under the covers.
Alternate Versions
In the original 1989 theatrical release, the original home video release, the 2006 Platinum Edition release and current releases, the ending credits contain a slightly longer "Under the Sea" and a full version of Main Titles music, so the audio for the end credits is faithful to the original.
Soundtracks
Daughters of Triton(1989) (uncredited)
Music by Alan Menken
Lyrics by Howard Ashman
Performed by Disney Chorus (Daughters of Triton)
Storyline
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Genres
Animation | Family | Fantasy | Musical | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
17 November 1989Language
English, French
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Walt Disney Feature Animation - 500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$40,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$6,031,914 19 November 1989
Gross USA:
$111,543,479
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$211,343,479
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