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Sleeping Beauty
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Clyde Geronimi. With Mary Costa, Bill Shirley, Eleanor Audley.
69/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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69/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTCursed 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,…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Sleeping Beauty.
MoviHero lists February 17, 1959 as the release date for Sleeping Beauty. Clyde Geronimi is the listed director. The listed cast includes Mary Costa as Princess Aurora (voice), Bill Shirley as Prince Phillip (voice), Eleanor Audley as Maleficent (voice), Verna Felton as Flora / Queen Leah (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateFebruary 17, 1959
GenresFamily · Fantasy · Animation · Romance
Runtime1h 15m
DirectorClyde Geronimi
CastMary Costa as Princess Aurora (voice), Bill Shirley as Prince Phillip (voice), Eleanor Audley as Maleficent (voice), Verna Felton as Flora / Queen Leah (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Sleeping Beauty right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Sleeping Beauty runs 1h 15m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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RATING & SOURCE
TMDB audience rating
TMDB: 69/100 (6.9/10) from 5,596 votes. Updated Oct 8, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence2/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voicePrincess AuroraPrincess Aurora in Sleeping Beauty (1959), played by Mary Costa.Open character guide voicePrince PhillipPrince Phillip in Sleeping Beauty (1959), played by Bill Shirley.Open character guide voiceMaleficentMaleficent in Sleeping Beauty (1959), played by Eleanor Audley.Open character guide
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