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Ariel makes a "Faustian bargain" with the sea witch Ursula , trading her voice for human legs. She has three days to receive "true love's kiss" from Eric; otherwise, she will belong to Ursula forever.
The film's soundtrack, composed by with lyrics by Howard Ashman , is considered a masterpiece that defined the modern Disney formula.
Released on November 17, 1989, is widely credited with launching the Disney Renaissance , a decade-long era of critical and commercial dominance for the studio. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, the film revitalized the animated musical by adopting a sophisticated Broadway-style structure. Core Plot & Characters
