May 26, 2023
Worthwhile — caution advised for young children.
Released
May 26, 2023
Director
Rob Marshall
Cast
Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, and Awkwafina
Directed by Rob Marshall, rated PG, released May 26, 2023. Live-action Ariel dreams of the surface world with songs and ocean magic.
Starring Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy, Javier Bardem, Daveed Diggs, among others.
Classic Disney romance and songs — magical undersea adventure.
Reviews are more mixed (67% Tomatometer), though many viewers still find things to like (95% audience score). IMDb users rate it about 7.2/10.
Use the MovieGuide breakdown below for violence, language, and other advisories before you hit play with younger viewers.
Classic Disney romance and songs — magical undersea adventure.
Summaries based on each site's scores and typical coverage — open the source for full reviews.
Family content & quality
Entertainment quality ★★★☆ (3/4). Family content +1 — worthwhile with caution for young children. Expect an uplifting or heartfelt core with moderate elements—peril, mild language, or thematic notes—worth previewing for younger kids.
Critics & audience
The Tomatometer sits at a just-fresh 67%: many appreciate what works, while others note uneven stretches or familiar plotting. Audience scores are even warmer on the Popcornmeter (95%), a sign of strong word-of-mouth. Open the full page for critic and audience quotes.
User scores & reviews
Users place it around 7.2/10, reflecting generally favorable broad-audience regard. Reviews there usually dig into performances, emotional payoff, pacing, and genre expectations—a useful counterweight to professional critics. Open the score above to read the full conversation.
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