The Little Mermaid (1989) Info

Released on November 17, 1989, is widely credited with launching the Disney Renaissance , a decade-long era of critical and commercial dominance for the studio. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, the film revitalized the animated musical by adopting a sophisticated Broadway-style structure. Core Plot & Characters

Despite warnings from her father, King Triton , Ariel falls in love with Prince Eric after saving him from a shipwreck. The Little Mermaid (1989)

The film's soundtrack, composed by with lyrics by Howard Ashman , is considered a masterpiece that defined the modern Disney formula. Released on November 17, 1989, is widely credited