1989
Ariel, a young mermaid princess, is fascinated by the human world and collects human artifacts despite her father King Triton's strict rules against contact with humans. After rescuing and falling in love with human Prince Eric, Ariel makes a deal with the sea witch Ursula to become human for three days in exchange for her voice, hoping to receive a true love's kiss to make the change permanent. Ursula, however, sabotages Ariel's efforts by transforming herself into a human named Vanessa and enchanting Eric, planning to marry him and prevent Ariel from succeeding so she can claim Triton's power. Ariel's friends expose Ursula's deception during the wedding, breaking the enchantment and returning Ariel's voice, but the sun sets before she can kiss Eric, causing her to transform back into a mermaid.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Ariel, a curious mermaid, longs for life among humans and clashes with her father, King Triton.
Open full beat sheetAriel is listed as Protagonist. Youngest daughter of King Triton, fascinated by the human world. In the parsed data, Ariel is connected to 9 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
9 scenes / 2 dialogue linesUrsula is listed as Antagonist. A banished sea witch seeking to overthrow Triton. In the parsed data, Ursula is connected to 7 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 8.
7 scenes / 2 dialogue linesPrince Eric is listed as Human Prince. A human prince rescued by Ariel. In the parsed data, Prince Eric is connected to 6 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 8 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
6 scenes / 8 dialogue linesSebastian is listed as Court Composer / Advisor. A crab tasked with watching over Ariel. In the parsed data, Sebastian is connected to 6 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 10.
6 scenes / 1 dialogue linesFlounder is listed as Ariel's Friend. A nervous but loyal fish. In the parsed data, Flounder is connected to 6 scenes, first appearing around scene 3.
6 scenes / 0 dialogue linesScuttle is listed as Ariel's Friend. A seagull who provides inaccurate information about human objects. In the parsed data, Scuttle is connected to 4 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
4 scenes / 4 dialogue linesKing Triton is listed as Ruler of the Merpeople. Powerful, protective father of Ariel. In the parsed data, King Triton is connected to 4 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
4 scenes / 3 dialogue linesFlotsam is listed as Henchman. One of Ursula's eel minions. In the parsed data, Flotsam is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 5.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesJetsam is listed as Henchman. One of Ursula's eel minions. In the parsed data, Jetsam is connected to 4 scenes, first appearing around scene 5.
4 scenes / 0 dialogue linesGrimsby is listed as Eric's Advisor. A formal, concerned human advisor. In the parsed data, Grimsby is connected to 3 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
3 scenes / 3 dialogue linesMax is listed as Eric's Dog. A loyal sheepdog. In the parsed data, Max is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 12.
1 scenes / 0 dialogue linesLouis is listed as Castle Chef. A chef obsessed with cooking seafood.
0 scenes / 0 dialogue linesA ship sails through the ocean while sailors sing about merpeople.
Prince Eric, GrimsbyKing Triton's concert begins, but Ariel is missing.
King Triton, SebastianAriel and Flounder explore a sunken ship for human artifacts.
Ariel, FlounderAriel shows Scuttle the fork and pipe.
Ariel, Flounder, ScuttleUrsula plots to use Ariel to overthrow Triton.
Ursula, Flotsam, JetsamTriton confronts Ariel about her visit to the surface.
Ariel, King Triton, Sebastian, FlounderAriel and Eric are on a boat; the boat tips over.
Ariel, Prince Eric, Flotsam, JetsamUrsula plots to take Triton's power and transforms into Vanessa.
Ursula, Flotsam, JetsamEric is enchanted by Ursula/Vanessa.
Prince Eric, Grimsby, Ariel, UrsulaScuttle informs Ariel about the wedding.
Scuttle, Ariel, Sebastian, Flounder, Prince Eric, GrimsbyThe wedding ship departs; Scuttle discovers Vanessa is Ursula.
Ariel, Sebastian, Flounder, Scuttle, UrsulaThe wedding is interrupted; Ariel regains her voice.
Prince Eric, Ursula, Ariel, Sebastian, Flounder, ScuttleUrsula is defeated; Triton turns Ariel into a human.
King Triton, Ursula, Ariel, Prince Eric, SebastianNice work, boys. That was a close one. Too close. The little tramp! Oh, she's better than I thought. At this rate, he'll be kissing her by sunset for sure. Well, it's time Ursula took matters into her own tentacles! Triton's daughter will be mine - and then I'll make him writhe. I'll see him wriggle like a worm on a hook!
The sea witch! Oh no . . . She's- I gotta. . . Ariel! Ariel! Ariel. I was flying, I wa - of course I was flying - An' - I s- I saw that the watch - the witch was watchin' a mirror, and she was singin' with a stolen set o' pipes! Do you hear what I'm tellin' you? THE PRINCE IS MARRYING THE SEA WITCH IN DISGUISE!
Well, uh - err, Eric. I-it appears that I was mistaken. This mystery maiden of yours does - in fact exist. And - and she is lovely. Congratulations, my dear.
Isn't this great? The salty sea air, the wind blowing in your face . . . a perfect day to be at sea!
As long as you live under my ocean, you'll obey my rules!
Grim, I lost her once. I'm not going to lose her again.
We wish to be married as soon as possible.
You - you can talk. You're the one.
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