Maleficent
"Don't believe the fairy tale."
Originally released in 2014. Maleficent is a fantasy/adventure film. directed by Robert Stromberg.
Starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, and Imelda Staunton
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 28, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (13,533 votes)
Budget
$180M
Production budget
Box Office
$758.5M
4.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $180,000,000
- Revenue
- $758,539,785
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Roth Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 b...
Who directed Maleficent?
Maleficent was directed by Robert Stromberg.
How long is Maleficent?
Maleficent has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Maleficent released?
Maleficent was released on May 28, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Maleficent?
The main cast of Maleficent includes Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Imelda Staunton, Sharlto Copley, Lesley Manville.
Is Maleficent worth watching?
Maleficent has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 13,533 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.