Follow Ariel's adventures before she gave up her fins for true love. When Ariel wasn't singing with her sisters, she spent time with her mother, Queen Athena. Ariel is devastated when Athena is killed by pirates, and after King Triton outlaws all singing. Along with pals Flounder and Sebastian, Ariel sets off in hopes of changing her father's decision to ban music from the kingdom.
The film emphasizes the love within a family, particularly between a parent and their children.
Characters show respect for one another and learn important lessons about respecting different opinions and choices.
The film contains some scenes set in dark and eerie environments that might be mildly unsettling to very young children.
There are a few scenes of mild peril and confrontations, but none are overly intense or graphic.