Family ·Animation · United States of America · 2008 · 1h 17m

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning

The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning poster
Director
Peggy Holmes
Cast
Jodi Benson as Ariel (voice) Samuel E. Wright as Sebastian (voice) Jim Cummings as King Triton / Shelbow / Additional Voices (voice) Sally Field as Marina Del Ray (voice) Tara Strong as Adella / Andrina / Additional Voices (voice) Jennifer Hale as Alana (voice)
Crew
Jim Dooley — Original Music Composer Robert Reece — Screenplay Evan Spiliotopoulos — Screenplay Jule Selbo — Story Jenny Wingfield — Story
Tagline

Every Tale Has A Beginning, But Only One Begins Under The Sea

Synopsis

Follow Ariel's adventures before she gave up her fins for true love. When Ariel wasn't singing with her sisters, she spent time with her mother, Queen Athena. Ariel is devastated when Athena is killed by pirates, and after King Triton outlaws all singing. Along with pals Flounder and Sebastian, Ariel sets off in hopes of changing her father's decision to ban music from the kingdom.

Trailer The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
princesscartoonmermaidprequelwoman directorundersea city
Key Collaborators
Peggy Holmes Director Jim Dooley Original Music Composer Robert Reece Screenplay Evan Spiliotopoulos Screenplay Jule Selbo Story Jenny Wingfield Story
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