Sleeping Beauty (2014): cast, story & where to watch

2014 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2014, Sleeping Beauty is an action, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Rene Perez, running about 88 minutes. “The unexpected kind of Fairy Tale!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The beautiful Aurora is cursed into everlasting sleep by an evil witch for a crime she didn't commit. The brave Commander of the Guard, William, embarks on a quest inspired by both love and loyalty to free the doomed princess. He travels into the dark forest where he encounters a friendly elf that helps him on his quest, a dangerous wizard with no love for royalty or evil, a deadly assassin, and a ravenous creature that preys on human flesh before the final confrontation that will determine Aurora's fate.

Who’s in it. Sleeping Beauty stars Robert Amstler as Commander William, Jenny Allford as Aurora, Gemma Donato as Alondra and Raven Lexy as Samrin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Sleeping Beauty has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Sleeping Beauty (2014)?
In GB, Sleeping Beauty is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Sleeping Beauty?
Sleeping Beauty stars Robert Amstler, Jenny Allford, Gemma Donato, Raven Lexy and John J. Welsh.
When was Sleeping Beauty released?
Sleeping Beauty was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.