Maleficent_
"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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Disney+
31 countries
Rakuten TV
13 countries
Hotstar
3 countries
MovistarTV
2 countries
STARZ
1 country
Philo
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Maleficent earned $758.5M worldwide on a $180.0M budget — a 321% return on investment.
Robert Stromberg →
Year context
Maleficent was released 12 years ago in 2014.
CAST (20)
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
MH
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
JO
John O'Toole
Nobleman
Janet McTeer
Narrator (voice)
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$180.0M
Budget
$758.5M
Revenue
+321%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (2)
Walt Disney Pictures
Roth Films
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (13,573 votes)
Popularity
13
Budget
$180,000,000
Box Office
$758,539,785
Profit
+$578,539,785
IMDB
Trailer
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.
How long is Maleficent?
Maleficent has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who directed Maleficent?
Maleficent was directed by Robert Stromberg.
Who stars in Maleficent?
The cast of Maleficent includes Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Imelda Staunton, Sharlto Copley, Lesley Manville.
How much did Maleficent make at the box office?
Maleficent earned $758,539,785 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $180,000,000.
What is the rating of Maleficent?
Maleficent has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 13,573 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (5)
Fantasy
Adventure
Action
Family
Romance
KEYWORDS (23)
friendship
magic
kingdom
fairy tale
fairy
prince
enchantment
betrayal
curse
kindness
protector
childhood friends
good becoming evil
raven
dark fantasy
based on fairy tale
retelling
literary adaptation
true love
dark forest
live action remake
cursed princess
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