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The Little Mermaid (1989), directed by John Musker, is an animation film and is available to stream on 7 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.6/10 and 92% on Rotten Tomatoes from 8,371 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1989, it's a 1980s animation that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, and Pat Carroll. At 83 minutes, it's a quick watch. Its compact length makes it a strong pick for a mid-week watch when you don't want to commit a full evening to a single film.
If you're looking to watch The Little Mermaid online, the best option is Disney+ for subscribers — included with the standard subscription, no rental required. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Finding Nemo and Bee Movie, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Little Mermaid isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Disney+.
- The Little Mermaid is available to stream on Disney+ in the US.
- No — The Little Mermaid isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Disney+.
- No — The Little Mermaid isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Disney+.
- The Little Mermaid runs 1h 23m (83 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.6/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 88/100.
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