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The Little Mermaid

Movie·1989·Animation, Family, Fantasy·1h 23m·7.4 (8,426)·Directed by John Musker, Ron Clements

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This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula.

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Jodi BensonJodi BensonAriel (voice)Samuel E. WrightSamuel E. WrightSebastian (voice)Pat CarrollPat CarrollUrsula (voice)Christopher Daniel BarnesChristopher Daniel BarnesEric (voice)Kenneth MarsKenneth MarsTriton (voice)Buddy HackettBuddy HackettScuttle (voice)Jason MarinJason MarinFlounder (voice)René AuberjonoisRené AuberjonoisLouis (voice)

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