The Little Mermaid fingerprintStunning style, high energy.
Spectacular
Deeply romantic and uplifting
Much of it is about growing up and family.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Fantasy, growing up, and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Standout direction and performances
Standout score, cinematography, and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Spectacular
The Little Mermaid is spectacular.
Deeply romantic and uplifting
Much of it is about growing up and family.
Emotionally, it's deeply romantic, uplifting, and nostalgic. Much of it is about growing up and family.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
Fantasy, growing up, and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.
Its world is built around fantasy, growing up, and family. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It holds up on a rewatch.
Standout direction and performances
The direction and performances stand out.
Standout score, cinematography, and visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the score, cinematography, and visual style stand out.
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Be a part of her world.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
The Little Mermaid is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
2 h 15 min
The Little Mermaid runs 2 h 15 min.
Not quite. Critics rate The Little Mermaid higher (63) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
Roughly broke even. It cost about $297 million to make and earned $570 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
+71GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Little Mermaid in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Little Mermaid, including Disney Sorcerer's Arena, Disney Dreamlight Valley, Little Mermaid's Island.
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