The Little Mermaid is a 1989 Disney American 2D animated musical fantasy film. The film is loosely based on the 1837 Danish fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman wrote the film’s songs. The film stars the voices of Jodi Benson, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Pat Carroll, Samuel E. Wright and others.
A film’s sequel was released in 2000, focusing on Ariel’s daughter, Melody, and a prequel was released in 2008. The live-action film adaptation, directed by Rob Marshall, currently scheduled for release in 2023, and in 2019 the live musical presentation of the film aired on ABC.
Songs:
- Fathoms Below
- Daughters of Triton
- Part of Your World
- Under the Sea
- Part of Your World (Reprise)
- Poor Unfortunate Souls
- Les Poissons
- Kiss the Girl
- Happy Ending