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Sleeping Beauty

1959·Movie
1h 15min·G
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic857.7Rotten Tomatoes90%80%
IMDb7.2Metacritic857.7Rotten Tomatoes90%80%

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Disney+Kanopy

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Stunning style, high energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular and scary

  • Spectacle8
  • Scare7
  • Tension6

Heart

Nostalgic and heartwarming

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia10
  • Wholesome9
  • Wonder9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Fantasy, pop culture, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition10
  • Music Centrality10
  • Cinematography9

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Awaken to a World of Wonders!

Cursed to die by the evil fairy Maleficent when she was a baby, Princess Aurora is sent into hiding under protection from three good fairies. As she grows up far away, Maleficent becomes increasingly determined to seal the princess's fate.
Classic Disney Fairy TaleMusical MasterpieceVisually Sumptuous AnimationTimeless RomanceNostalgic Comfort WatchGood vs. Evil AllegoryIconic Villain PerformanceMagical Realism

Crew

Directed by:
Clyde Geronimi
Written by:
Bill Peet, Ralph Wright, Charles Perrault
Produced by:
Walt Disney, Don DaGradi, Ken Peterson
Composed by:
Ted Sears, Erdman Penner, Robert O. Cook

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Sleeping Beauty

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sleeping Beauty legally?

Disney+Kanopy

Sleeping Beauty is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Sleeping Beauty worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sleeping Beauty rated?

GDisturbing imagery

It's rated G in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Sleeping Beauty?

1 h 15 min

Sleeping Beauty runs 1 h 15 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sleeping Beauty?

Critics88
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Sleeping Beauty higher (88) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Sleeping Beauty a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$52 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $52 million worldwide, 8.6 times its budget.

What language is Sleeping Beauty in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sleeping Beauty?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sleeping Beauty in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sleeping Beauty use?

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TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Sleeping Beauty, including The Bloody Chamber, Once Upon a Time, Dark Romance.