THE LITTLE MERMAID (1989)

Directed by: John Musker, Ron Clements
Based on the story by: Hans Christian Andersen
Music and lyrics by: Howard Ashman, Alan Menken
Starring: (voices) Jodi Benson, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Pat Carroll, Rene Auberjonois, Paddi Edwards, Buddy Hackett, Kenneth Mars, Jason Marin, Ben Wright, Samuel E. Wright, Edie McClurg, Will Ryan

83 minutes
(G - suitable for all ages)

PLOT:
Rebellious 16-year-old mermaid Ariel is fascinated with life on land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are forbidden by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human prince. Determined to be with her new love, Ariel makes a dangerous deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter.

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