Is The Little Mermaid right for your family?

Movie 1989 Analyzed with methodology v1.1.0 — can be updated

This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula.

What's inside

• ViolencePresent · 46
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–3:00A large shark-like creature attacks and destroys a sunken ship while pursuing characters through underwater wreckage.clear
  • 30:00–35:00A sea witch uses magical powers to physically transform a character, causing visible distress and pain during the transformation sequence.clear
  • 40:00–45:00A sea king threatens and dismisses his daughter with gestures of anger and authority during a confrontation.mild

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

• Sexual contentAbsent · 0
• Romance & relationshipsSignificant · 56
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–45:00A mermaid princess develops a romantic attraction to a human prince after saving him from drowning, and pursues a relationship with him by making a deal to become human.central
  • 30:00–40:00The mermaid and prince spend time together on land, during which a kiss is attempted as part of the prince's agreement to marry her.clear

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

• Religion & spiritualityPresent · 36
  Why this score?

  • 0:00–5:00King Triton is depicted as a powerful ruler with supernatural control over the ocean and a magical trident.mild
  • 5:00–15:00Ursula is presented as a sea witch with magical powers to transform people and grant wishes through supernatural means.clear
  • 15:00–20:00A magical contract is created through supernatural forces that binds the characters to specific outcomes and conditions.clear

  Sample of identified scenes. Neutral descriptions, written by Zelari.

• Family themesAbsent · 0
• Political & social messagingAbsent · 0
• Heavy emotional contentAbsent · 0

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Scores measure theme presence (0–100) — they never say whether content is good or bad. Different families have different thresholds.