@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. With mermaids forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
Quick Stats
6.3
TMDB Rating
3,363
Votes
2h 15m
Runtime
$297.0M
Budget
$569.6M
Box Office
192%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorRob Marshall
WriterHans Christian Andersen
CinematographyDion Beebe
ComposerMichael Higham
EditorWyatt Smith
Production DesignKevin Day
Produced by
Walt Disney PicturesLucamar ProductionsMarc Platt Productions
Where to Watch
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Halle Bailey
Ariel
Jonah Hauer-King
Eric
Melissa McCarthy
Ursula
Javier Bardem
King Triton
Noma Dumezweni
The Queen
Art Malik
Sir Grimsby
Daveed Diggs
Sebastian (voice)
Jacob Tremblay
Flounder (voice)
Awkwafina
Scuttle (voice)
Jessica Alexander
Vanessa
Martina Laird
Lashana
Emily Coates
Rosa
Christopher Fairbank
Hawkins
John Dagleish
Mulligan
M
Matt Carver
Cabin Boy
