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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

2019

Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play.

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? PG fantasy adventure with sustained battle peril, frightening creatures and magic, on-screen deaths and sacrifice, grief, and emotionally intense threats. Younger children may find the violence and imagery upsetting. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

  • Death of a character4/5
  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence4/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

This is a major Disney fantasy property with merchandising potential, but the story does not appear to feature prominent real-brand promotion.

Death of a character4/5
Why this rating?

Several deaths occur, including a self-sacrifice, a fall, battlefield deaths, and Maleficent's apparent death; grief and mourning are prominent.

Graphic injury1/5
Why this rating?

Some scenes of characters being shot or hit with magical weapons, but gore is minimal and stylized.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild taunting and name-calling occur in a fantasy setting; no strong profanity or slurs are indicated.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Aurora and Philip are affectionate, engaged, and marry; romance supports the family and peace storyline but is not highly intimate.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Threatening magic, curses, frightening fairy creatures, war, imprisonment, lethal poison, and characters in serious peril create sustained scary moments.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

A fictional lethal crimson powder is used as a weapon; ordinary recreational substance use is not indicated.

Violence4/5
Why this rating?

Sustained fantasy battles include soldiers slaughtering fairies, attacks with weapons, a shooting, attempted killings, and a tower threat, though violence is stylized.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Characters face war, persecution, death, and family conflict with bravery; courageous acts include rescue, sacrifice, and pursuing peace.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

Rich fairy-tale worldbuilding, magical transformations, mythical creatures, visual invention, and imaginative problem-solving are central to the film.

Diverse representation3/5
Why this rating?

The film centers conflict between humans and an endangered fairy people and challenges ethnic-style prejudice, though this is fantasy rather than broad human representation.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Incidental lessons on diplomacy and conflict resolution.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Care, loyalty, rescue, sacrifice, and empathy are central, especially in Maleficent and Aurora's relationship and the final reconciliation.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong messages favor rejecting prejudice, protecting vulnerable communities, choosing peace over revenge, and recognizing family bonds beyond blood.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Maleficent, Aurora, and others show loyalty, sacrifice, courage, and peacemaking, although some characters initially respond with anger or violence.

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Conversation starters based on this title’s published content notes.

  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story approach death or loss? What helped the characters cope?
  3. Which choice in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, and what caused that change?
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