The Little Mermaid

This beloved adaptation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale helped revive the fortunes of the Disney animation studio.

The purple-skinned sea witch Ursula tickles mermaid Ariel’s chin. Ariel has bright red hair.

Date

Sep 20, 2025

Cost

$0.00 - $12.00

Time

1 p.m. ET

Website

https://wexarts.org/film-video/little-mermaid

Location

Wexner Center for the Arts

Film/Video Theater

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(John Musker and Ron Clements, 1989)

Cartoon Crossroads Columbus

One of the most acclaimed animated features of the past 50 years, The Little Mermaid follows the rebellious Ariel, a young mermaid fascinated with the surface world. When a handsome prince catches her eye, she yearns to experience life on land, but to do so she must consider a bargain with the wicked sea witch, Ursula. Revisit this classic film with this rare chance to dive under the sea on the big screen! (83 mins., 2K DCP)

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