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Maleficent(2014)

1h 37mFantasy, Adventure, Action, Family, RomanceEnglish
7.1/10
13,757 user ratings

Don't believe the fairy tale.

Overview

A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. She rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal – an act that begins to turn her heart into stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading King's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom – and to Maleficent's true happiness as well.

Director

Robert Stromberg

Studio

Walt Disney Pictures

Budget

$180M

Revenue

$759M

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Cast

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie

as Maleficent

Elle Fanning

Elle Fanning

as Princess Aurora

Imelda Staunton

Imelda Staunton

as Knotgrass

Sharlto Copley

Sharlto Copley

as Stefan

Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

as Flittle

Juno Temple

Juno Temple

as Thistletwit

Sam Riley

Sam Riley

as Diaval

Brenton Thwaites

Brenton Thwaites

as Prince Phillip

Kenneth Cranham

Kenneth Cranham

as King Henry

Sarah Flind

Sarah Flind

as Princess Leila's Handmaiden

Michael Higgins

as Young Stefan

Isobelle Molloy

Isobelle Molloy

as Young Maleficent

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2014

Runtime

1h 37m

Language

English

Rating

7.1 / 10

Budget

$180M

Box Office

$759M

Production Companies

Walt Disney Pictures • Roth Films

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Where can I watch Maleficent?

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Maleficent (2014).

What is Maleficent about?

A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. She rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal – an act that begins to turn her heart into stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading King's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom – and to Maleficent's true happiness as well.

Who directed Maleficent?

Maleficent was directed by Robert Stromberg and released in 2014. It is a fantasy, adventure, action, family, romance film.

How long is Maleficent?

Maleficent has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

Who stars in Maleficent?

The cast of Maleficent includes Angelina Jolie as Maleficent, Elle Fanning as Princess Aurora, Imelda Staunton as Knotgrass, Sharlto Copley as Stefan, Lesley Manville as Flittle and more.

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