Maleficent

1h 37m · 2014 · Directed by Robert Stromberg · 3.3 / 5 on Letterboxd

Maleficent (2014) runs 1h 37m, directed by Robert Stromberg. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Romance, Family

Where to watch: Disney+ (US, checked 9 July 2026)