The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning(2008)
“Every Tale Has A Beginning, But Only One Begins Under The Sea”
Overview
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.
Director
Peggy Holmes
Studio
DisneyToon Studios
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)
Grey DeLisle
as Aquata / Arista (voice)
Kari Wahlgren
as Attina (voice)
Parker Goris
as Flounder (voice)
Jeff Bennett
as Benjamin / Additional Voices (voice)
Kevin Michael Richardson
as Cheeks / Ray Ray (voice)
Rob Paulsen
as Ink Spot / Swifty / Additional Voices (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 17m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Production Companies
DisneyToon Studios
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?▼
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What is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning about?▼
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.
Who directed The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?▼
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning was directed by Peggy Holmes and released in 2008. It is a family, animation film.
How long is The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?▼
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
Who stars in The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning?▼
The cast of The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning includes 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) and more.
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