Maleficent
“Don't believe the fairy tale.”
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Full TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-19
Top Cast
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Angelina Jolie
Maleficent
Elle Fanning
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
Michael Higgins
Young Stefan
Isobelle Molloy
Young Maleficent
Jackson Bews
Teen Stefan
Jamie Sives
Shepherd
Angus Wright
Advisor to King Henry
Hannah New
Princess Leila
Oliver Maltman
Advisor to King Henry
Gary Cargill
Nobleman
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 2, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$180M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$758.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.21x
+$578.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Stromberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Linda Woolverton
- Original Score
- James Newton Howard
- Original Title
- Maleficent
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $180M
- Worldwide Gross
- $758.5M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Roth Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Stromberg
Linda Woolverton, Charles Perrault
James Newton Howard
Dean Semler, Fraser Taggart
Richard Pearson, Chris Lebenzon
Sarah Bradshaw, Joe Roth, Don Hahn, Palak Patel, Michael Vieira
Department Leadership Roster
Linda Woolverton
Screenplay
Robert Stromberg
Director
James Newton Howard
Original Music Composer
Dean Semler
Director of Photography
Joe Roth
Producer
Simon Crane
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Pearson
Editor
Gary Freeman
Production Design
Dylan Cole
Production Design
Chris Lebenzon
Editor
Seth Maury
Visual Effects Supervisor
Anna B. Sheppard
Costume Design
Jane Clive
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maleficent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Maleficent includes Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Imelda Staunton, Sharlto Copley, Lesley Manville.
When was Maleficent released and how long is it?
Maleficent was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What was the box office and production budget of Maleficent?
Maleficent had a reported production budget of $180M and grossed $758.5M at the worldwide box office (4.21 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Maleficent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maleficent was composed by James Newton Howard.
Is Maleficent based on a book or true story?
Maleficent is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Charles Perrault".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Maleficent?
Maleficent holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).