The Little Mermaid
John Musker, Ron Clements · 1989
John Musker and Ron Clements's 1989 adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale follows mermaid princess Ariel as she trades her voice to the sea witch Ursula for a chance at life on land and a human prince's love. Built around a Broadway-style score by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, it became Disney's biggest hit in years and is widely credited with launching the Disney Renaissance.
