The Little Mermaid 1968
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 28 minutes
- Director
- Ivan Aksenchuk
- Network
- Soyuzmultfilm
What is The Little Mermaid?
The Little Mermaid is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under Animation, Fantasy, Family.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1968
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 28 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 19, 1968
- Studios
- Soyuzmultfilm
- Genres
- Animation, Fantasy, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10
- Episode runtime
- ~28 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Soyuzmultfilm
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The Little Mermaid is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under Animation, Fantasy, Family. Produced and broadcast by Soyuzmultfilm. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A young mermaid ventures to the surface to rescue a prince from a storm.”
- Stunning hand‑drawn animation
- Faithful retelling of Andersen's classic
- Compact 28‑minute storytelling
- Brief runtime limits character development
- Pacing may feel slow for modern viewers
Watch it if you appreciate classic Soviet animation and timeless fairy‑tale narratives.
The film’s gentle fantasy tone and bittersweet themes make it appropriate for family viewing.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the film released?
It premiered on June 19, 1968.
How long is the film?
The runtime is about 28 minutes.
What language is the original version in?
It was produced in Russian in the Soviet Union.
What is the source material for the story?
It is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s 1837 fairy tale “The Little Mermaid.”
What genres describe the film?
It is an animated fantasy family film.
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