Sleeping Beauty
Seen it?2014 | 89 min | Fantasy, Adventure
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (85 on Metacritic) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for fantasy fans and adventure fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
When a young Prince and his trusted aid learn of a beautiful Princess's cursed eternal slumber, they embark on a journey to rescue her. They must battle an evil queen and legions of undead monsters before she will be free.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
85 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$52 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 397K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Casper Van Dien
- Michael YorkThe Narrator
- Finn JonesBarrow
- Grace Van DienPrincess Dawn / Sleeping Beauty
- Casper Van DienKing David
- Catherine OxenbergQueen Violet
- Olivia D'AboQueen Tambria
- Christina WolfeAnnabelle
- Dylan VoxJacob
- Edward Lewis FrenchPrince Jayson
- Maya Van DienNewt