What genre is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is categorised as Animation, Family.

Who stars in The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?

Jim Cummings, Kari Wahlgren, Tara Strong, Kevin Michael Richardson, Jodi Benson appear in the main cast.

Who directed The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?

Peggy Holmes directed The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning.

How long is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning runs for 1h 17m (77 minutes).

Is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning (2008)

Name: The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
Genre: Animation, Family
Released: 2008
Duration: 77 min
Cast: Jim Cummings, Kari Wahlgren, Tara Strong, Kevin Michael Richardson, Jodi Benson

Movie 1h 17m ★ 6.7/10

Good for tonight if you want to: family night

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The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is an animation and family movie from 2008. It is directed by Peggy Holmes. The cast includes Jim Cummings, Kari Wahlgren and Tara Strong. The running time is 1h 17m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.

68Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight.

Synopsis

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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Questions about The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning

What genre is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?: The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning is categorised as Animation, Family.
Who stars in The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?: Jim Cummings, Kari Wahlgren, Tara Strong, Kevin Michael Richardson, Jodi Benson appear in the main cast.
Who directed The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?: Peggy Holmes directed The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning.
How long is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?: The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning runs for 1h 17m (77 minutes).
Is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.