Little Mermaid, The (1989) Movie Cover

Little Mermaid, The (1989)

G, 1989, Walt Disney Pictures

Director:

Ron Clements, John Musker

Starring:

Jodi Benson, Edie McClurg, Pat Carroll, Buddy Hackett, Kenneth Mars

Plot:

Ariel is a precocious teenager, the daughter of Triton, king of the Sea. Against her dad's wishes, Ariel journeys beyond her own world to the surface, where she falls in love with Prince Eric, a handsome human.

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Les Poissons

Themes: Escape, Fear, Horror, Passion

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Something's different

Themes: Evidence, Foolishness, Ignorance, Observation, Transformation

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Seagull feigns expertise to impress others

Themes: Clueless, Experience vs Inexperience, Fake, Humanity, Knowledge, Pleasing Others

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Mermaid longs to be human

Themes: Comparison, Contentment, Desires, Dreams, Humanity, Fulfillment

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Romantic atmosphere accentuates desire to kiss

Themes: Dating, Love, Lust, Passion, Romance

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Man believes love will feel like lightning

Themes: Dating, Emotions, Love, Romance

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Merman believes all humans savage beasts

Themes: Assumptions, Hate, Judging, Prejudice, Presumptions, Racism

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Girl tempted to ask evil witch for help

Themes: Desires, Facing Trials, Manipulation, Problems, Temptation, Trusting God

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Father willingly pays price for daughter's mistake

Themes: Father-Daughter, Father's Love, God's Love, Jesus, Self-Sacrifice

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Witch's pride comes before her defeat

Themes: Power, Power Hungry, Pride, Satan

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