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Maleficent

2014·Movie
1h 37min·PG

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High energy, big heart, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle8
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wonder8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Fantasy, family, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Fairytale RetellingFantasy AdventureMagicalRedemption ArcGood vs. EvilVisual SpectacleEmotional JourneyFamily-Friendly FantasyWholesome Moments

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Questions about Maleficent

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Where can I stream Maleficent legally?

Maleficent is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Maleficent worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Maleficent rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Maleficent?

1 h 37 min

Maleficent runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Maleficent?

Critics55
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate Maleficent higher (69) than critics (55). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Maleficent a box office hit?

Budget$180 million
Box office$759 million

Yes. It cost about $180 million to make and earned $759 million worldwide, 4.2 times its budget.

What language is Maleficent in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Maleficent?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Maleficent in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Maleficent use?

Soft GlassInstantly Proven WrongAbsurdly Ineffective BarricadeAdaptation Name ChangeAlternate ContinuityNot His SledBookendsRed HerringPlant MooksDark FantasyInsult of EndearmentMoe Coupletand 214 more

TV Tropes lists 226 storytelling tropes for Maleficent, including Soft Glass, Instantly Proven Wrong, Absurdly Ineffective Barricade.