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The Little Mermaid

1976Movie1 h 24 min

69
GoodGoodWatch score

A deeply romantic, deeply moving fantasy movie about fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, uplift or warmth.

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Story

The little mermaid rescues a prince from drowning and falls in love with him. To be with him, she makes a deal with the evil sorceress: her beautiful voice against a life on land.

Feels like

  • Tragic Fairy Tale
  • Romantic Longing
  • Underwater Fantasy
  • Unrequited Love
  • Emotional Drama
  • Classic Adaptation
  • Melancholy Tale
  • Magical Adventure
  • Sacrifice & Betrayal

Cast

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Directed by
Karel Kachyňa

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Facts

November 12, 1976 · 1 h 24 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 12, 1976
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Romance
Original language
Czech
Made in
XC, Russia
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Ariel The Little Mermaid, Part of Your World: A Twisted Tale, Disney Mirrorverse +9

  • Ariel The Little Mermaid
  • Part of Your World: A Twisted Tale
  • Disney Mirrorverse
  • Disney Speedstorm
  • Disney Magic Kingdoms
  • Disney Sorcerer's Arena
  • Disney Princess Graphic Novels
  • Little Mermaid's Island
  • Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch
  • The Little Mermaid
  • The Little Mermaid
  • The Little Mermaid

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 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?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Little Mermaid worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Little Mermaid okay for kids?

Disturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Little Mermaid good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.

Will I feel good after watching The Little Mermaid?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Little Mermaid in English?

Czech

No, it was made in Czech.

What tropes does The Little Mermaid use?

Ariel The Little MermaidPart of Your World: A Twisted TaleDisney MirrorverseDisney SpeedstormDisney Magic KingdomsDisney Sorcerer's ArenaDisney Princess Graphic NovelsLittle Mermaid's IslandPoor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea WitchThe Little MermaidThe Little MermaidThe Little Mermaidand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Ariel The Little Mermaid, Part of Your World: A Twisted Tale, and Disney Mirrorverse.