Maleficent (2014)
Don't believe the fairy tale.
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 Jolie - Maleficent
- Elle Fanning - Princess Aurora
- Imelda Staunton - Knotgrass
- Sharlto Copley - Stefan
- Lesley Manville - Flittle
- Juno Temple - Thistletwit
- Sam Riley - Diaval
- Brenton Thwaites - Prince Phillip
- Kenneth Cranham - King Henry
- Sarah Flind - Princess Leila's Handmaiden
Screenplay
- Linda Woolverton (Screenplay)
- Charles Perrault (Book)
Themes
Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Fairytales Reimagined, Whispers of the Magical Forest, Fairy Curse and the Frozen Garden Magic, Fairy Godmother and Magic Wish
Keywords
friendship, magic, kingdom, fairy tale, fairy, prince, enchantment, betrayal, curse, kindness, protector, childhood friends, good becoming evil, raven, dark fantasy
Trailer
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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 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.
- Who directed Maleficent?
- Maleficent was directed by Robert Stromberg.
- Who stars in Maleficent?
- Maleficent stars Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Imelda Staunton, Sharlto Copley, Lesley Manville, Juno Temple.
- How long is Maleficent?
- Maleficent has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Maleficent?
- Maleficent is a Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Family, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Maleficent?
- Maleficent had a budget of $180M.
- How much did Maleficent gross?
- Maleficent grossed $759M worldwide.
- Where was Maleficent produced?
- Maleficent was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Maleficent?
- The themes of Maleficent include: Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Fairytales Reimagined, Whispers of the Magical Forest, Fairy Curse and the Frozen Garden Magic, Fairy Godmother and Magic Wish.