Maleficent (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Maleficent is a 2014 action thriller directed by Robert Stromberg, starring Miranda Richardson, Angelina Jolie and Kenneth Cranham. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $759.9 million worldwide on a $180 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Robert Stromberg
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $180M
- Based on
- Beauty and the Beast and Other Fairy Tales by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont and Charles Perrault
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Maleficent About?
The premise of Maleficent without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a realm steeped in ancient magic, Maleficent places a vengeful curse on Aurora. As the princess grows, she finds herself caught between her human lineage and the mystical world she belongs to. Maleficent's quest for retribution becomes unexpectedly linked to a struggle to maintain balance and prevent conflict between both realms, leading to unforeseen consequences for all involved.
Maleficent Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dark fantasy
- curse
- kiss
- sleeping beauty
- betrayal
- retelling
- borderline personality disorder
- kingdom
- fairy
- spindle
- true love
- castle
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- scenic beauty
- first kiss
- evil spell
- fairy wings
- female protagonist
- villainess
- mad king
- fairy tale
- king
- needle
- first love
- fairy creature
- fire breathing dragon
- fairy godmother
- f rated
- sleeping beauty character
- strong female lead
- strong female character
- heroine
- rolling downhill
- wing
- fictional kingdom
- maleficent character
- princess aurora character
- live action and animation
- first part
- psychotronic film
- europe
- disney live action remake of animated film
- blockbuster
- surrealism
- camp
- campy
- scotland
- scottish
- live action adaptation
- medieval fantasy
- medieval times
Maleficent Cast
Miranda Richardson leads the cast, with Angelina Jolie and Kenneth Cranham. Directed by Robert Stromberg; 12 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Stromberg
Also Starring in Maleficent
· 8 moreMaleficent Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Maleficent 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 54% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 70%
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 71% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
1.9K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.3 /5
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Maleficent Plot Summary
What happens in Maleficent from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Long ago, two rival kingdoms coexisted: the human realm governed by a power-hungry king and the Moors, a serene land filled with gentle supernatural beings. Among the residents of the Moors is Maleficent, a young fairy girl with magnificent wings, devoted to protecting her magical friends.
Full summary
The whole story of Maleficent, scene by scene
Maleficent Box Office & Budget
Maleficent grossed $759.9 million worldwide on a $180 million budget, 4.2 times what it cost. $241.4 million came from the US and Canada and $518.4 million (68%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$759.9M
4.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $241.4M
- International
- $518.4M
- Budget
- $180M
Maleficent Awards & Nominations
Maleficent was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 4 nominations come from 3 ceremonies, the most at the Critics' Choice 2015.
4 nominations3 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2015 2 nominations- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Hair and Makeup
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Saturn Awards 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance by a Younger Actor
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Oscars 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Costume Design
Maleficent Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Maleficent.
How Well Do You Know Maleficent?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the young fairy girl who eventually becomes Maleficent?
Maleficent Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Maleficia” and “Malefisenta”.
- Also known as
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- Maleficia
- Malefisenta
- Maleficent 3D
- 말레피센트, მალეფისენტა
- Maléfique
- Maléfica
- Malévola
- Maleficent 1
- Tiên Hắc Ám
- 沉睡魔咒
- Մալիֆիսենթա
- Малефисента
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- Czarownica
- Maleficent - Die dunkle Fee
- Vládkyňa zla
- Господарка на злото
- Demóna
- Malefiz
- מליפיסנט
- Maleficent - Pahatar
- Zloba – Královna černé magie
- มาเลฟิเซนต์: กำเนิดนางฟ้าปีศาจ
- Piktadarės istorija
- Чаклунка
- マレフィセント
- 黑魔女：沉睡魔咒
- Грдана - зла вила
- افسون گر شرور و زیبای خفته
- Melnā feja Malefisenta
- 黑魔后：沉睡魔咒, მალეფისენტი
- ماليفسنت
- Zlohotnica
- Gospodarica zla
- Malèfica
- Pahatar
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Cinderella's Revenge, Beauty and the Beast and Sleeping Beauty.
Maleficent FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Maleficent, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Maleficent?
Maleficent runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Maleficent released?
Maleficent was released on May 30, 2014.
Who directed Maleficent?
Maleficent was directed by Robert Stromberg.
Who is in the cast of Maleficent?
Maleficent stars Miranda Richardson, Angelina Jolie and Kenneth Cranham, among 12 credited actors.
How much did Maleficent make at the box office?
Maleficent grossed $759.9 million worldwide ($241.4 million domestic, $518.4 million international) on a budget of $180 million.
How is Maleficent rated?
Maleficent has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
Was Maleficent nominated for any awards?
Maleficent received 4 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Maleficent have a post-credit scene?
No. Maleficent has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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