The reason is never made explicit within the movie itself, aside from his assertions that the humans are dangerous. However, related media, such as the direct-to-video prequel and the stage adaptation, link Triton's misanthropy and xenophobia to the death of his wife. Triton blames the humans for her death, and consequently forbids any contact between the merworld and the surface world.
16-year-old mermaid Ariel (voice of Jodi Benson), daughter of Sea King Triton (voice of Kenneth Mars), dreams of living on land. When she falls in love with human Prince Eric (voice of Christopher Daniel Barnes), she seeks the help of Sea Witch Ursula (voice of Pat Carroll), who agrees to transform her tail into human legs for three days but only at the cost of Ariel's beautiful voice.
"The Little Mermaid" is actually an 1836 fairy tale by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The fairy tale was adapted for the film by Disney animation team Ron Clements and John Musker.
Not all the way. She is still wearing her seashell bra. Ariel's entire lower body can be seen briefly while she is still underwater and when Sebastian and Flounder rush her to the surface. However, Ariel is still covered mostly by shadows during this scene.
Yes. "The Little Mermaid" is in the public domain. There's an English translation here.
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- How long is The Little Mermaid?1 hour and 23 minutes
- When was The Little Mermaid released?November 17, 1989
- What is the IMDb rating of The Little Mermaid?7.6 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in The Little Mermaid?Louis, Prince Eric, The Sea Witch, Floatsam, Jetsam, Scuttle, Flounder, King Triton, Carlotta, Seahorse, and others
- What is the plot of The Little Mermaid?A mermaid princess makes a Faustian bargain in an attempt to become human and win a prince's love.
- What was the budget for The Little Mermaid?$40 million
- How much did The Little Mermaid earn at the worldwide box office?$211 million
- How much did The Little Mermaid earn at the US box office?$112 million
- What is The Little Mermaid rated?TV-G
- What genre is The Little Mermaid?Adventure, Animated, Family, Fantasy, Musical, and Romance
- How many awards has The Little Mermaid won?16 awards
- How many awards has The Little Mermaid been nominated for?25 nominations
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