Content & Trigger Warnings for The Little Mermaid (2023)
6 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Little Mermaid (2023) contains 6 content warnings : Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Death of a parent, Gaslighting / emotional manipulation, Drowning / underwater scenes, Spiders / insects, Gore / graphic violence.
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 2/5 | Depicted | Themes of prejudice between humans and merpeople |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Death of a parent | 3/5 | Depicted | Ariel's mother's death is referenced; the sea witch threatens her father |
| Other | |||
| Gaslighting / emotional manipulation | 2/5 | Depicted | The sea witch manipulates and deceives Ariel through a deal |
| Phobias & Sensory | |||
| Drowning / underwater scenes | 2/5 | Depicted | A character nearly drowns |
| Spiders / insects | 1/5 | Depicted | Various sea creatures that some viewers may find unsettling |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gore / graphic violence | 1/5 | Depicted | Mild fantasy action and peril |
Identity & Discrimination
Mental Health & Emotional
3/5Depicted
Ariel's mother's death is referenced; the sea witch threatens her father
Other
2/5Depicted
The sea witch manipulates and deceives Ariel through a deal
Phobias & Sensory
Violence & Physical Harm
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