Watch The Littlemermaid 1989 [FAST]

Released on November 17, 1989, this film is credited with launching the "Disney Renaissance," a decade-long era of critical and commercial hits for Disney Animation.

This guide covers everything you need to know to experience the 1989 Disney classic, The Little Mermaid , from where to find it to the cultural legacy that makes it a "must-watch."

Most critics, including Common Sense Media , suggest the film for ages 5 and up .

Animators had to create a new shade of blue-green specifically for Ariel's fin; the color was named "Ariel" in her honor.

The Broadway-style score was created by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman. Songs like "Under the Sea," "Part of Your World," and "Poor Unfortunate Souls" redefined how music was used to tell stories in animation.