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Maleficent (2014)

“Don't believe the fairy tale.”

7.1/10 · 13,949 votes 1h 37m pg ActionFantasyAdventureRomanceFamily

#72 of 309 films from 2014 #545 of 2168 in action

Directed by Robert Stromberg · Written by Linda Woolverton

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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.

Cast

Angelina Jolieas Maleficent
Elle Fanningas Aurora
Imelda Stauntonas Knotgrass
Sharlto Copleyas Stefan
Lesley Manvilleas Flittle
Juno Templeas Thistletwit
Sam Rileyas Diaval
Brenton Thwaitesas Prince Phillip
Kenneth Cranhamas King Henry
Sarah Flindas Princess Leila's Handmaiden
Michael Higginsas Young Stefan
Isobelle Molloyas Young Maleficent
Jackson Bewsas Teen Stefan
Jamie Sivesas Shepherd

Facts

Release dateMay 28, 2014
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) — about the same as the 2014 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Fantasy, Adventure, Romance, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$180,000,000
Box office$758,539,785 (4.2× budget)
IMDbtt1587310

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Questions

How long is Maleficent?
Maleficent runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Maleficent worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 13,949 votes, which places it #72 of 309 films released in 2014 in this index (top 77%) and #545 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Maleficent?
Maleficent was directed by Robert Stromberg.
Who stars in Maleficent?
Angelina Jolie as Maleficent; Elle Fanning as Aurora; Imelda Staunton as Knotgrass; Sharlto Copley as Stefan; Lesley Manville as Flittle; Juno Temple as Thistletwit.
What is Maleficent rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Maleficent?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/17143.

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