Sleeping Beauty
“What happens while she sleeps...”
Synopsis
A haunting erotic fairytale about Lucy, a young University student drawn into a mysterious hidden world of beauty and desire.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-17
Top Cast
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Emily Browning
Lucy
Rachael Blake
Clara
Ewen Leslie
Birdmann
Peter Carroll
Man 1
Chris Haywood
Man 2
Hugh Keays-Byrne
Man 3
Tammy Macintosh
Work Colleague
Eden Falk
Thomas
Mirrah Foulkes
Sophie
Robin Goldsworthy
Flatmate
Sarah Snook
Flatmate
Michael Dorman
Cook
Les Chantery
Driver
Jamie Timony
Student Doctor
Ivy Mak
Businesswoman
Joel Tobeck
Businessman 1
Nathan Page
Businessman 2
Justin Smith
Hallelujah Businessman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 2, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 9, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$409K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.04x
-$9.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julia Leigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Leigh
- Original Score
- Ben Frost
- Original Title
- Sleeping Beauty
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $409K
- Production Studios
- Fulcrum Media Finance, Screen Australia, Magic Films, Screen NSW, Deluxe Australia, Spectrum Films, Big Ears Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia Leigh
Julia Leigh
Ben Frost
Geoffrey Simpson
Nick Meyers
Jessica Brentnall, Timothy White, Jamie Hilton, Alan Cardy
Department Leadership Roster
Julia Leigh
Director
Julia Leigh
Writer
Jessica Brentnall
Producer
Geoffrey Simpson
Director of Photography
Ben Frost
Original Music Composer
Annie Beauchamp
Production Design
Nick Meyers
Editor
Shareen Beringer
Costume Design
James Rogers
Visual Effects Supervisor
Harry Dakanalis
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sleeping Beauty.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sleeping Beauty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sleeping Beauty about?
A haunting erotic fairytale about Lucy, a young University student drawn into a mysterious hidden world of beauty and desire.
Who directed Sleeping Beauty?
Sleeping Beauty was directed by Julia Leigh.
Who stars in Sleeping Beauty?
The principal cast of Sleeping Beauty includes Emily Browning, Rachael Blake, Ewen Leslie, Peter Carroll, Chris Haywood.
When was Sleeping Beauty released and how long is it?
Sleeping Beauty was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Sleeping Beauty?
Sleeping Beauty had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $409K at the worldwide box office (0.04 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Sleeping Beauty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sleeping Beauty was composed by Ben Frost.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sleeping Beauty?
Sleeping Beauty holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).