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The Little Mermaid

Seen it?

2023 | 135 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Romance

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved The Little Mermaid or Descendants, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic, feel-good.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 2 hr 15 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. With mermaids forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    67% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    3 wins and 25 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $570 million worldwide on a $297 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 511K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Rob Marshall

  • Halle BaileyAriel
  • Jonah Hauer-KingEric
  • Melissa McCarthyUrsula
  • Javier BardemKing Triton
  • Noma DumezweniThe Queen
  • Art MalikSir Grimsby
  • Daveed DiggsSebastian (voice)
  • Jacob TremblayFlounder (voice)
  • AwkwafinaScuttle (voice)
  • Jessica AlexanderVanessa