The Little Mermaid (1989)
Critics are warmer than audiences.
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The Little Mermaid is streaming in Canada on Disney+.
What the audience says
The Little Mermaid is a solid, watchable English film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It's sitting at 7.4/10 on TMDB across 8,617 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. At a brisk 83 minutes, it slots easily into a weeknight. In Canada you can stream it on Disney+.
Should you spend 83 minutes on it?
83 minutes of English animation with a family streak, fine for the whole family. That score holds across 8,617 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- 7.4/10 over 8,617 ratings — solidly liked rather than loved, and the number isn't going to move.
- Skip if
- animation isn't your thing
- Best for
- A weekend afternoon with the family
Story
This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 23m — short |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Family |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
John Musker
Cast
Where to watch in Canada
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 19, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in Canada
Trailer
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