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Movie poster: The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008)
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The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning

2008 · 77 min Family Animation
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 2008
Country United States of America
Genre Family, Animation
Director Peggy Holmes
Runtime 77 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (1062 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Visual style and narrative structure don't conflict here — they work together. It's noticeable and creates a sense of wholeness.

Worth watching for the overall quality of execution. Not a genre landmark — but solid work that respects the viewer.

For viewers who watch a lot and can distinguish craft from accident.

Director: Peggy Holmes

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend evening, couch, quiet. Doesn't require a special mood — creates one.

🎭 Cast

Jodi Benson

Jodi Benson

Ariel (voice)

Samuel E. Wright

Samuel E. Wright

Sebastian (voice)

Jim Cummings

Jim Cummings

King Triton / Shelbow / Additional Voices (voice)

Sally Field

Sally Field

Marina Del Ray (voice)

Tara Strong

Tara Strong

Adella / Andrina / Additional Voices (voice)

Jennifer Hale

Jennifer Hale

Alana (voice)

Grey DeLisle

Grey DeLisle

Aquata / Arista (voice)

Kari Wahlgren

Kari Wahlgren

Attina (voice)

Parker Goris

Parker Goris

Flounder (voice)

Jeff Bennett

Jeff Bennett

Benjamin / Additional Voices (voice)

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