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1989 · 83 min · G

The Little Mermaid

Directed by Ron Clements, John Musker · Animation, Family, Fantasy

The Little Mermaid (1989) is a Animation film, directed by Ron Clements and John Musker set in Atlantic Ocean. It runs 83 minutes and is rated G.

Themes of love & longing and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Alan Menken
Cast
Jodi BensonSamuel E. WrightPat CarrollChristopher Daniel BarnesKenneth MarsBuddy HackettJason MarinRené Auberjonois

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Atlantic Ocean
Setting
Coastal Sea
When
Timeless

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & LongingFamily & Loyalty
Tone
WhimsicalRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale LedNon Human Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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