Sleeping Beauty (1959) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Name: Sleeping Beauty
Director: Clyde Geronimi
Released: 1959
Duration: 75 min
Rating: 6.9

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

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.

Rated G • 1959 • 1h 15m

Directed by Clyde Geronimi

6.9

5K+

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Age

Overall: A princess cursed to sleep forever is protected by three good fairies until a prince can break the spell. Maleficent is one of Disney's greatest villains — G rating appropriate.

Cast

Mary Costa

Bill Shirley

Eleanor Audley

Verna Felton

Barbara Luddy

Barbara Jo Allen

Taylor Holmes

Bill Thompson

Marvin Miller

Candy Candido

Pinto Colvig

Bob Amsberry

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Is Sleeping Beauty appropriate for kids?

Overall: A princess cursed to sleep forever is protected by three good fairies until a prince can break the spell. Maleficent is one of Disney's greatest villains — G rating appropriate. Read more — free account

Content severity in Sleeping Beauty

Sex None 0/10

Violence Mild 2/10

Language None 0/10

Substances None 0/10

Themes Mild 2/10

What happens in Sleeping Beauty, moment by moment

0:05 🔥 Mature Themes 1/10
0:38 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
1:02 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10

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Sex and nudity in Sleeping Beauty

None.

Violence and gore in Sleeping Beauty

Maleficent as a dragon — the film's thrilling climax. Genuinely frightening for very young children.

Language in Sleeping Beauty

None.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Sleeping Beauty

None.

Mature themes in Sleeping Beauty

A curse born from social slight — Maleficent's villainy comes from exclusion. The film's visual design, based on medieval tapestry, remains Disney's most formally ambitious.

Scary moments in Sleeping Beauty

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Sleeping Beauty yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sleeping Beauty appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Sleeping Beauty is best for ages 5+. It's rated G. Overall: A princess cursed to sleep forever is protected by three good fairies until a prince can break the spell. Maleficent is one of Disney's greatest villains — G rating appropriate.

What age rating does Sleeping Beauty have?

Sleeping Beauty is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 5+.

What is Sleeping Beauty about?

Overall: A princess cursed to sleep forever is protected by three good fairies until a prince can break the spell. Maleficent is one of Disney's greatest villains — G rating appropriate.

Is there sex or nudity in Sleeping Beauty?

None.

How violent is Sleeping Beauty?

Maleficent as a dragon — the film's thrilling climax. Genuinely frightening for very young children.

Is the language in Sleeping Beauty appropriate for kids?

None.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Sleeping Beauty?

None.

What mature themes appear in Sleeping Beauty?

A curse born from social slight — Maleficent's villainy comes from exclusion. The film's visual design, based on medieval tapestry, remains Disney's most formally ambitious.

How long is Sleeping Beauty?

Sleeping Beauty runs 75 minutes, directed by Clyde Geronimi, released in 1959.

Where can I read the full Sleeping Beauty parent guide?

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