The Little Mermaid (1989)
Audiences like it.
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The Little Mermaid is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
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 8,590 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Should you spend 83 minutes on it?
83 minutes of English animation with a family streak. That score holds across 8,590 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- 7.4/10 over 8,590 ratings — solidly liked rather than loved, and the number isn't going to move.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- A weeknight
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 |
| Genre | Animation / Family |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ron Clements
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 5 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in New Zealand
Trailer
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