The Little Mermaid
1989 animated film directed by John Musker and Ron Clements
Genre fantasy, melodrama, musical, romance
Country United States
Runtime 83 min
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Based on
Book: Public domain in the US (published 1837)
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Film: not public domain (1989) — see where to watch it below
Cast & crew
Directed by John Musker, Ron Clements
Written by John Musker, Ron Clements
Produced by John Musker, Howard Ashman
Music by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman
Edited by John Carnochan, Mark Hester
Credits from Wikidata (CC0).
Series, universe & remakes
Next: The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000) →
Series: Walt Disney Animation Studios feature film Disney Renaissance
Universe: The Little Mermaid universe
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures Silver Screen Partners IV
Remade as: The Little Mermaid (2023), The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000), The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008)
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