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Where to watch The Little Mermaid (1989) tonight

The Little Mermaid (1989) runs 1 h 23 min, is rated G in the US and averages 7.4 from 8,655 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 23 min — ends 9:23 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
G (US)
Genres
Animation, Family, Fantasy
Released
November 17, 1989
TMDB rating
7.4 / 10 from 8,655 votes
Director
Ron Clements, John Musker
Starring
Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Pat Carroll, Christopher Daniel Barnes
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Animation and Family hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription), fuboTV (subscription).

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Questions people ask

How long is The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid is 1 h 23 min long (83 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:23 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Little Mermaid rated?
The Little Mermaid is rated G in the US.
Is The Little Mermaid a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Animation and Family hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The Little Mermaid?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Disney Plus (subscription), fuboTV (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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