Disney's The little mermaid
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1994
A young mermaid princess named Ariel dreams of becoming human and falls in love with Prince Eric.
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Mild
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in this story.
Ursula the sea witch poses a threat to Ariel and her family.
No profanity is used in the dialogue.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
No substance use is depicted in the story.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are present.
Ursula's lair and transformations can be mildly frightening.
Magic is present but not occult or witch-related.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on fantasy and personal dreams.
No negative portrayals of Christians are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceAriel shows courage in pursuing her dreams.
The story does not feature Christian faith elements.
Ariel's love for Eric drives much of the plot.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are central.
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