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The Little Mermaid

2023Movie2 h 15 minPG

Family
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic592.6Rotten Tomatoes67%57%

A deeply romantic, awe-inspiring adventure movie about fantasy and growing up, with standout score and cinematography.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

Be a part of her world.

The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. With mermaids forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.

Feels like

  • Musical Fantasy Romance
  • Underwater Spectacle
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Nostalgic Disney Adaptation
  • Heartfelt Coming-of-Age
  • Visually Sumptuous
  • Wholesome Family Entertainment
  • Magical Realism
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Classic Fairy Tale Structure

Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
Rob Marshall
Written by
David Magee
Produced by
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Marc Platt, Rob Marshall
Music by
Alan Menken

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Facts

May 18, 2023 · 2 h 15 min · PG

Released
May 18, 2023
Runtime
2 h 15 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$297 million
Box office
$570 million
Available in
85 countries

Tropes

Disney Sorcerer's Arena, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Little Mermaid's Island +9

  • Disney Sorcerer's Arena
  • Disney Dreamlight Valley
  • Little Mermaid's Island
  • Once Upon a Time
  • Disney Magical World
  • Disney Tsum Tsum
  • Disney Princess Graphic Novels
  • Part of Your World: A Twisted Tale
  • Ariel
  • Ariel The Little Mermaid
  • Kingdom Hearts
  • Disney Magic Kingdoms

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Little Mermaid?"

Questions about The Little Mermaid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Little Mermaid?

Disney+

In the United States, The Little Mermaid streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 70 other countries.

Is The Little Mermaid worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 59). Critics rate it higher (63 out of 100) than audiences (52).

Is The Little Mermaid okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Little Mermaid good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching The Little Mermaid?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does The Little Mermaid use?

Disney Sorcerer's ArenaDisney Dreamlight ValleyLittle Mermaid's IslandOnce Upon a TimeDisney Magical WorldDisney Tsum TsumDisney Princess Graphic NovelsPart of Your World: A Twisted TaleArielAriel The Little MermaidKingdom HeartsDisney Magic Kingdomsand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Disney Sorcerer's Arena, Disney Dreamlight Valley, and Little Mermaid's Island.