Maleficent is a fantasy film featuring a star-studded cast. Angelina Jolie portrays the iconic character Maleficent, while Elle Fanning plays Princess Aurora. Imelda Staunton, Lesley Manville, and Juno Temple bring the fairy trio Knotgrass, Flittle, and Thistletwit to life. Sharlto Copley portrays the character Stefan, while Sam Riley plays the role of Diaval. Brenton Thwaites portrays Prince Phillip.
Maleficent is a 2014 American fantasy film that tells the story of a beautiful and pure-hearted young woman living in a peaceful forest kingdom. When an invading army threatens the land, she becomes its fiercest protector. However, a ruthless betrayal causes her heart to turn to stone, leading her to seek revenge. In an epic battle with the king's successor, she places a curse upon his newborn daughter, Aurora. As Aurora grows, Maleficent discovers that the child holds the key to peace in the kingdom and her own true happiness.