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The Little Mermaid (1989) — Screenplay

A mermaid princess trades her voice to a sea witch for legs, risking everything to win a human prince's heart and save her world.

Written by
John Musker, Ron Clements
Genre
Romance, Animation, Family, Musical
Studio
Disney
Length
86 pages

Study how Musker and Clements build a fairy-tale world through visual storytelling and song, while balancing comedy, romance, and high-stakes villainy. The tight structure and clear character motivations make this a masterclass in animated narrative pacing and emotional payoff.

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