Waking Sleeping Beauty(2009)
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Waking Sleeping Beauty Synopsis
By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and pessimistic forecasts: maybe the best days of animation were over. Maybe the public didn't care. Only a miracle or a magic spell could produce a happy ending. Waking Sleeping Beauty is no fairy tale. It's the true story of how Disney regained its magic with a staggering output of hits - "Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast ," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and more - over a 10-year period.
Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) is a documentary film directed by Don Hahn, released on September 5, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Don Hahn, Roy Edward Disney, Michael Eisner and Jeffrey Katzenberg. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 116 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Hahn
- Writers:
- Patrick Pacheco
- Production:
- Walt Disney Pictures, Red Shoes / Some Shoes, Stone Circle Pictures
- Revenue:
- $84,918
- Status:
- Released
Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) Trailer
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Waking Sleeping Beauty Cast & Crew
Main cast
Don Hahn
as Self
Roy Edward Disney
as Self
Michael Eisner
as Self
Jeffrey Katzenberg
as Self
- Peter Schneider
Peter Schneider
as Self
Rob Minkoff
as Self - Pumbaa (voice)
Glen Keane
as Self
Ron Clements
as Self
John Musker
as Self
Mike Gabriel
as Self (voice)
Roger Allers
as Self - Jenny Foxworth / Timon (voice)
- David Pruiksma
David Pruiksma
as Self (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Don Hahn, written by Patrick Pacheco.
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Waking Sleeping Beauty Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 116 ratings.
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Waking Sleeping Beauty – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Waking Sleeping Beauty online?
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Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Waking Sleeping Beauty?
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The main cast of Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) includes Don Hahn, Roy Edward Disney, Michael Eisner, Jeffrey Katzenberg and Peter Schneider. The film was directed by Don Hahn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Waking Sleeping Beauty released?
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Waking Sleeping Beauty was released on September 5, 2009 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Waking Sleeping Beauty worth watching?
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Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 116 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Waking Sleeping Beauty?
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Yes. The official Waking Sleeping Beauty trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.