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Sleeping Beauty

1959Movie1 h 15 minG

Animation
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic857.7Rotten Tomatoes90%80%

A nostalgic, heartwarming fantasy movie about fantasy and pop culture, with standout score and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for big ideas.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Disney Fairy Tale
  • Musical Masterpiece
  • Visually Sumptuous Animation
  • Timeless Romance
  • Nostalgic Comfort Watch
  • Good vs. Evil Allegory
  • Iconic Villain Performance
  • Magical Realism

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Clyde Geronimi
Written by
Bill Peet, Ralph Wright, Ted Sears
Produced by
Walt Disney
Music by
George Bruns, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Everyone

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Facts

February 17, 1959 · 1 h 15 min · G

Released
February 17, 1959
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Age rating
G
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Animation, Romance, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$52 million
Available in
71 countries

Tropes

The Bloody Chamber, Once Upon a Time, Dark Romance +9

  • The Bloody Chamber
  • Once Upon a Time
  • Dark Romance
  • Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales
  • Sleeping Beauty
  • Sleeping Beauty
  • Sleeping Beauty
  • Sleeping Beauty
  • Sleeping Beauty
  • Sleeping Beauty
  • Briar
  • Whatever After: Dream On

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Sleeping Beauty?"

Questions about Sleeping Beauty

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sleeping Beauty?

Disney+

In the United States, Sleeping Beauty streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 63 other countries.

Is Sleeping Beauty worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 85). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Sleeping Beauty okay for kids?

GDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated G in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Sleeping Beauty good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Sleeping Beauty?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

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 tropes does Sleeping Beauty use?

The Bloody ChamberOnce Upon a TimeDark RomanceBeasts and Beauty: Dangerous TalesSleeping BeautySleeping BeautySleeping BeautySleeping BeautySleeping BeautySleeping BeautyBriarWhatever After: Dream Onand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including The Bloody Chamber, Once Upon a Time, and Dark Romance.