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Cast
Jodi Benson
as Ariel (voice)
Samuel E. Wright
as Sebastian (voice)
Jim Cummings
as King Triton / Shelbow / Additional Voices (voice)
Sally Field
as Marina Del Ray (voice)
Tara Strong
as Adella / Andrina / Additional Voices (voice)
Jennifer Hale
as Alana (voice)
Grey DeLisle
as Aquata / Arista (voice)
Kari Wahlgren
as Attina (voice)
Parker Goris
as Flounder (voice)
Jeff Bennett
as Benjamin / Additional Voices (voice)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2008
Runtime1h 17m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresFamily, Animation
Votes1,084
DirectorPeggy Holmes
WritersJule Selbo, Jenny Wingfield, Robert Reece
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
About The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
Follow Ariel's adventures before she gave up her fins for true love. When Ariel wasn't singing with her sisters, she spent time with her mother, Queen Athena. Ariel is devastated when Athena is killed by pirates, and after King Triton outlaws all singing. Along with pals Flounder and Sebastian, Ariel sets off in hopes of changing her father's decision to ban music from the kingdom.
Directed by Peggy Holmes, The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning leans on a strong ensemble — Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Jim Cummings — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about family titles of 2008.
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