Disney's Mermaid is a 1989 animated musical fantasy film based on the Danish fairy tale of the same name by Hans Christian Andersen. The film follows the story of ARIEL, a mermaid princess who dreams of becoming human and falls in love with a human prince. ARIEL is voiced by Jodi Benson and is the daughter of King Triton, the ruler of the underwater kingdom of Atlantica. She is adventurous and rebellious, often disobeying her father's orders to stay away from the human world. ARIEL's best friend is Flounder, a fish who helps her on her journey. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $84 million at the box office and winning two Academy Awards.