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Sleeping Beauty (1959)

โ€œAwaken to a World of Wonders!โ€

6.9/10 ยท 5,588 votes 1h 15m g FantasyRomanceAnimationFamily

#9 of 11 films from 1959 #464 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Clyde Geronimi ยท Written by Charles Perrault, Ted Sears, Bill Peet, Winston Hibler

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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.

Cast

Mary Costaas Princess Aurora (voice)
Bill Shirleyas Prince Phillip (voice)
Eleanor Audleyas Maleficent (voice)
Verna Feltonas Flora / Queen Leah (voice)
Barbara Luddyas Merryweather (voice)
Barbara Jo Allenas Fauna (voice)
Taylor Holmesas King Stefan (voice)
Bill Thompsonas King Hubert (voice)
Marvin Milleras Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Candy Candidoas Maleficentโ€™s Goon (voice) (uncredited)
Pinto Colvigas Maleficentโ€™s Goon (voice) (uncredited)
Bob Amsberryas Maleficentโ€™s Goon (voice) (uncredited)
Dal McKennonas Diablo / Owl (voice)

Facts

Release dateFebruary 17, 1959
Runtime75 min (1h 15m) โ€” shorter as the 1959 average of 120 min
GenresFantasy, Romance, Animation, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$6,000,000
Box office$51,600,000 (8.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0053285

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Questions

How long is Sleeping Beauty?
Sleeping Beauty runs 75 minutes (1h 15m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Sleeping Beauty worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 5,588 votes, which places it #9 of 11 films released in 1959 in this index (top 27%) and #464 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Sleeping Beauty?
Sleeping Beauty was directed by Clyde Geronimi. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Peter Pan (1953), One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961), Alice in Wonderland (1951).
Who stars in Sleeping Beauty?
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).
What is Sleeping Beauty rated?
It carries a g certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Sleeping Beauty?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/33297.

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