Sleeping Beauty(1959)
“Awaken to a World of Wonders!”
Overview
Cursed to die by the evil fairy Maleficent when she was a baby, Princess Aurora is sent into hiding under protection from three good fairies. As she grows up far away, Maleficent becomes increasingly determined to seal the princess's fate.
Director
Clyde Geronimi
Studio
Walt Disney Productions
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$52M
Cast
Mary Costa
as Princess Aurora (voice)
Bill Shirley
as Prince Phillip (voice)
Eleanor Audley
as Maleficent (voice)
Verna Felton
as Flora / Queen Leah (voice)
Barbara Luddy
as Merryweather (voice)
Barbara Jo Allen
as Fauna (voice)
Taylor Holmes
as King Stefan (voice)
Bill Thompson
as King Hubert (voice)
Marvin Miller
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Candy Candido
as Maleficent’s Goon (voice) (uncredited)
Pinto Colvig
as Maleficent’s Goon (voice) (uncredited)
Bob Amsberry
as Maleficent’s Goon (voice) (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1959
Runtime
1h 15m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$52M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sleeping Beauty?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Sleeping Beauty (1959).
What is Sleeping Beauty about?▼
Cursed to die by the evil fairy Maleficent when she was a baby, Princess Aurora is sent into hiding under protection from three good fairies. As she grows up far away, Maleficent becomes increasingly determined to seal the princess's fate.
Who directed Sleeping Beauty?▼
Sleeping Beauty was directed by Clyde Geronimi and released in 1959. It is a fantasy, animation, romance, family film.
How long is Sleeping Beauty?▼
Sleeping Beauty has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
Who stars in Sleeping Beauty?▼
The cast of Sleeping Beauty includes Mary Costa as Princess Aurora (voice), Bill Shirley as Prince Phillip (voice), Eleanor Audley as Maleficent (voice), Verna Felton as Flora / Queen Leah (voice), Barbara Luddy as Merryweather (voice) and more.
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