The Little Mermaid
Directed by Ron Clements, John Musker
TheoScope Rating
Worldview · content · moral framework
Plot
In Disney's beguiling animated romp, 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.
"The Little Mermaid" scores 67/100
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Cast
Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Rene Auberjonois