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Content & Trigger Warnings for The Little Mermaid (1989)

2 content warnings identified for this movie.

Quick Summary

Yes, The Little Mermaid (1989) contains 2 content warnings : Death of a parent, Drowning / underwater scenes.

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Mental Health & Emotional

Death of a parent

1/5Referenced

Ariel's mother is absent, implied deceased

Phobias & Sensory

Drowning / underwater scenes

2/5Depicted

Ariel rescues a drowning prince from the sea

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