Sleeping Beauty (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1959, Sleeping Beauty is a fantasy, family, animation and romance film directed by Clyde Geronimi, running about 75 minutes. “Awaken to a World of Wonders!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A beautiful princess born in a faraway kingdom is destined by a terrible curse to prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and fall into a deep sleep that can only be awakened by true love's first kiss. Determined to protect her, her parents ask three fairies to raise her in hiding. But the evil Maleficent is just as determined to seal the princess's fate.
Who’s in it. Sleeping Beauty stars Mary Costa as Princess Aurora (voice), Bill Shirley as Prince Phillip (voice), Eleanor Audley as Maleficent (voice) and Verna Felton as Flora / Queen Leah (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Sleeping Beauty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $51.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sleeping Beauty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sleeping Beauty tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sleeping Beauty (1959)?
- In US, Sleeping Beauty is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sleeping Beauty worth watching?
- Sleeping Beauty holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, family, animation and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sleeping Beauty?
- Sleeping Beauty stars Mary Costa, Bill Shirley, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton and Barbara Luddy.
- When was Sleeping Beauty released?
- Sleeping Beauty was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.