Plot - A mermaid princess makes a Faustian deal with a corrupt ocean witch keeping in mind the end goal to meet a human prince ashore.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid was the first in a progression of blockbusters that reestablished the venerable firm’s reputation as the world’s premiere animated-feature factory. The story is about a 16-year-old mermaid Ariel who is captivated with life on the land. On one of her visits to the surface, which are taboo by her controlling father, King Triton, she falls for a human ruler. Resolved to be with her new love, Ariel makes a hazardous deal with the ocean witch Ursula to end up human for three days. But when plans go awry for the star-crossed lovers, the king must make the ultimate sacrifice for his daughter.
| Won Oscar |
Best Music, Original Song Alan Menken (music) Howard Ashman (lyrics) For the song "Under the Sea" |
| Best Music, Original Score Alan Menken |
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| Nominated Oscar |
Best Music, Original Song Alan Menken (music) Howard Ashman (lyrics) For the song "Kiss the Girl" |
| Won Golden Globe |
Best Original Score - Motion Picture Alan Menken |
| Best Original Song - Motion Picture Alan Menken (music) Howard Ashman (lyrics) Song: "Under the Sea" |
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| Nominated Golden Globe |
Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical |
| Best Original Song - Motion Picture Alan Menken (music) Howard Ashman (lyrics) Song: "Kiss the Girl" |
| Won BMI Film Music Award |
Alan Menken |
| Nominated Artios |
Best Casting for Feature Film, Comedy Mary V. Buck Susan Edelman |
| Won Golden Screen |
| Won Grammy |
Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television Alan Menken (composer) Howard Ashman (lyricist) For the song "Under the Sea". |
| Best Recording for Children Alan Menken (musical score and produced by) Howard Ashman (lyrics and produced by) Robert Kraft (produced by) Jodi Benson (performed by) Samuel E. Wright (performed by) Pat Carroll (performed by) Rene Auberjonois (performed by) For the album "The Little Mermaid (An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack)". |
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| Nominated Grammy |
Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television Alan Menken For the original motion picture soundtrack. |
| Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television Alan Menken Howard Ashman For the song "Kiss the Girl". |
| Won Animation Award |
Ron Clements John Musker |
| Won Golden Reel Award |
Best Sound Editing - Animated Feature |
| Nominated PGA Award |
Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures John Musker Howard Ashman |
| Won Satellite Award |
Best Youth DVD |
| Nominated Young Artist Award |
Best Performance in Live Theater - Young Actor Major Curda |
| Won Young Artist Award |
Best Family Motion Picture - Adventure or Cartoon |
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