The Little Mermaid (1989)
English romance film directed by John Musker, Ron Clements
Rated G in the US
General audiences: all ages admitted.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m 83 min
- Released
- 17 November 1989
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Little Mermaid has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 min). In the US it is rated G. The English film released on 17 November 1989. It is directed by John Musker and Ron Clements.
Cast and crew
- Directors
- John Musker, Ron Clements
- Editing
- John Carnochan, Mark Hester
- Music
- Alan Menken, Howard Ashman
- Written by
- John Musker, Ron Clements
- Produced by
- Howard Ashman, John Musker
- Production
- Walt Disney Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV
- Distribution
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Disney+
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $40 million
- Box office
- $235 million
- Awards
- Academy Award for Best Original Score; Academy Award for Best Original Song
- Based on
- The Little Mermaid
- Set in
- Atlantic Ocean
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 17 November 1989
- On OTT
- Disney+ date not announced
Can children watch it?
Suitable for children of all ages. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes, or 83 min.
When did The Little Mermaid release?
The Little Mermaid released on 17 November 1989.
Who directed The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid is directed by John Musker and Ron Clements.
Where can I watch The Little Mermaid online?
The Little Mermaid streams on Disney+.
How much did The Little Mermaid earn at the box office?
The Little Mermaid grossed $235 million on a budget of $40 million.
What is The Little Mermaid rated in the US?
The Little Mermaid is rated G by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Little Mermaid based on a true story or a book?
The Little Mermaid is based on The Little Mermaid.
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