Maleficent (2014)
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.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 28 May 2014 |
| Genre | Fantasy, Adventure, Action, Family, Romance |
| Director | Robert Stromberg |
| Starring | Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning and Imelda Staunton |
| Runtime | 97 min |
| Rated | PG |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 5.7/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 54% · Metacritic 56/100 · TMDB users 7.1/10 |
| Budget | $180 million |
| Box office | $758 million worldwide |
Where to watch Maleficent
Maleficent is streaming on Disney+ ($21.49 a month) in the US. If that is the only reason to subscribe, one month of Disney+ is $21.49 at list price.
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You can rent or buy Maleficent on Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango at Home.
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| Austria | Disney+ €10.99 |
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| Brazil | Disney+ R$49.90 |
| Bulgaria | Disney+ €9.99 |
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| Chile | Disney+ $10990 CLP |
| Colombia | Disney+ $36900 COP |
| Costa Rica | Disney+ |
| Croatia | Disney+ €9.99 |
| Czechia | Disney+ 219 Kč |
| Denmark | Disney+ 119 kr DKK |
| Dominican Republic | Disney+ |
| Ecuador | Disney+ $11.49 |
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| Finland | Disney+ €11.99 |
| France | Disney+ €10.99 |
| Germany | Disney+ €10.99 |
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| Hong Kong | Disney+ HK$88 |
| Hungary | Disney+ 2990 Ft |
| India | Jiohotstar |
| Ireland | Disney+ €11.99 |
| Italy | Disney+ €10.99 |
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| Luxembourg | Disney+ €10.99 |
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| Netherlands | Disney+ €10.99 |
| New Zealand | Disney+ $18.99 NZD |
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| Norway | Disney+ 129 kr NOK |
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| Portugal | Disney+ €10.99 |
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| Switzerland | Disney+ CHF16.90 |
| Taiwan | Disney+ NT$285 |
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| Uruguay | Disney+ about $U522 |
| Venezuela | Disney+ |
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What kind of watch this is
The tagline says don’t believe the fairy tale. It’s a reasonable request, given that the original story treats a woman’s pain as a plot device for a prince’s journey. This version flips the script. Maleficent isn’t a villain; she’s a victim who got it wrong. It runs 97 minutes, which is about the right length for a story that wants to feel like a bedtime story but actually functions as a revenge thriller.
What the critics said
Critics gave Maleficent mixed reviews, largely agreeing on the strengths while disagreeing on the execution. Rotten Tomatoes reported a 54% approval rating and a 5.7/10 average as of August 2024. Metacritic placed the film at 56 out of 100 in November 2024, indicating mixed or average reception. The consensus centered on Jolie’s magnetic performance, which critics felt outshone the script and direction. Betsy Sharkey of the Los Angeles Times noted, "This is Jolie's film because of the Maleficent she makes." Not everyone bought the magic. Robbie Collin of The Daily Telegraph argued the reimagining "lacks true enchantment," despite Jolie saving the day. The visuals impressed, but the story struggled to keep up.
How it did with audiences
It cost $180 million and took in $758 million worldwide. That kind of return usually signals a blockbuster, not just a good year. On TMDB, users rate it 7.1 out of 10. The math is simple: spend less, earn more, and let the numbers do the talking.
What came next for the cast
Angelina Jolie moved from action leads like Wanted to Eternals. Elle Fanning stepped out of childhood roles into The Neon Demon. Imelda Staunton swapped Harry Potter for The Crown. These shifts define their post-2014 paths. The film did not cause them. It merely sits in the middle of a busy timeline.
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Sources
- Maleficent on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q172271 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Maleficent (film)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Where to watch and prices: Binge Boss, from TMDB watch-provider data (powered by JustWatch) and our own provider list
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