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.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.7/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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Jodi Benson
Ariel (voice)
Samuel E. Wright
Sebastian (voice)
Jim Cummings
King Triton / Shelbow / Additional Voices (voice)
Sally Field
Marina Del Ray (voice)
Tara Strong
Adella / Andrina / Additional Voices (voice)
Jennifer Hale
Alana (voice)
Grey DeLisle
Aquata / Arista (voice)
Kari Wahlgren
Attina (voice)
Parker Goris
Flounder (voice)
Jeff Bennett
Benjamin / Additional Voices (voice)
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