Waking Sleeping Beauty
"From 1984 to 1994 a perfect storm of people and circumstances changed the face of animation forever."
Originally released in 2009. Waking Sleeping Beauty is a documentary film. directed by Don Hahn. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Don Hahn, Roy Edward Disney, and Michael Eisner
Synopsis
By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and pessimistic forecasts: maybe the best days of animation were over. Maybe the public didn't care. Only a miracle or a magic spell could produce a happy ending. Waking Sleeping Beauty is no fairy tale. It's the true story of how Disney regained its magic with a staggering output of hits - "Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast ," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and more - over a 10-year period.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (113 votes)
Box Office
$84.9K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $84,918
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Red Shoes / Some Shoes
- Stone Circle Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waking Sleeping Beauty about?
By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish co...
Who directed Waking Sleeping Beauty?
Waking Sleeping Beauty was directed by Don Hahn.
How long is Waking Sleeping Beauty?
Waking Sleeping Beauty has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Waking Sleeping Beauty released?
Waking Sleeping Beauty was released on September 5, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Waking Sleeping Beauty?
The main cast of Waking Sleeping Beauty includes Don Hahn, Roy Edward Disney, Michael Eisner, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Peter Schneider.
Is Waking Sleeping Beauty worth watching?
Waking Sleeping Beauty has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 113 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.