The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning

Name: The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
Genre: Animation, Family
Released: 2008-08-25
Duration: 1 h 17 min
Cast: Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Jim Cummings, Sally Field

2008 · 1h 17m · Animation, Family · United States of America · Rated PG (US)

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

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.

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Peggy Holmes

Written by

Robert Reece, Evan Spiliotopoulos

Story by

Jule Selbo, Jenny Wingfield

Starring

Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Jim Cummings, Sally Field

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