The Lion King 1 1/2

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The Lion King 1 1/2

G

2004

1h 16m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Animation

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This retelling of "The Lion King" is conveyed from the perspective of meerkat Timon (Nathan Lane) and warthog Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella) and shows how the pair became friends. When Timon leaves his colony because he doesn't fit in, he meets the lonely Pumbaa. Together Timon and Pumbaa search for a new home, having adventures along the way and eventually meeting up with lion prince Simba (Matthew Broderick), who is in exile from his home and must challenge the evil Scar for the title of Lion King.

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Joe Leydon

Variety

A clever retelling of a classic tale from skewed p.o.v. of supporting characters.

Feb 12, 2004

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Andy Patrizio

IGN Movies

It will provide plenty of laughs for kids but adults who loved the original film won't find much to hold their interest. It's moderately funny the first time, after that you roll your eyes.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 12, 2019

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Kevin Carr

7M Pictures

Whimsical and fun, The Lion King 1 1/2 is an enjoyable romp behind the fake scenes of a real movie.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 3, 2013

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Tim Brayton

Antagony & Ecstasy

It is creative, and that's alone enough to rocket it to the top of the Disney sequel heap.

Rated: 6/10

Mar 19, 2013

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James Plath

Movie Metropolis

"The Lion King 1 1/2" is a very clever "syncquel" that's entertaining in the beginning but weighed down by a premise and format that seem ill-suited for a full-length feature.

Rated: 6/10

Mar 4, 2012

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Beth Pratt

Common Sense Media

Clever and mostly charming--most kids will enjoy.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 1, 2011

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Ethan G

I’m not gonna lie the movie it’s movie so fabulous, like it’s better 100% lion King

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/13/25

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Cody W.

It’s really refreshing to listen to one of the best known Disney stories ever made from Timon and Pumbaa’s perspective, and the end result is a film that is so nostalgic, beautifully crafted, and absolutely hilarious. On that note, THE LION KING 1 1/2 is a movie that a lot of fans should definitely enjoy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/11/25

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Comedy F

With behind the scenes of the lion king between timon and pumbaa absolutely refreshing and cute with timon sharing his backstory as well in the meerkat colony great deliveries as they had a Cub with them a absolute amazing experience

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/07/25

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Audience Member

The last Lion King movie to be 2D animated! Thanks for the original voice cast! The second film has the original voice cast and Andy Dick as well!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/06/25

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Lincoln R

Funny retelling of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠, though it does lack a bit of that same charm of the original. Pretty good overall tho.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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Luiz Eduardo R

À primeira vista, transformar Timão e Pumba nos protagonistas de uma releitura de O Rei Leão parece uma ideia absurda — mas na prática, funciona surpreendentemente bem. Timão se destaca como um protagonista carismático, enquanto Pumba mantém com eficiência seu papel de alívio cômico. A proposta de revisitar os eventos do filme original sob outra perspectiva é criativa e rende momentos divertidos. No entanto, o maior problema do longa é sua narrativa rasa e sem grandes propósitos, parecendo mais uma grande piada estendida do que uma história completa. A animação é apenas competente, e as músicas são esquecíveis, deixando a comédia como o verdadeiro trunfo da obra. No fim, diverte, mas não emociona — nota 7/10.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/20/25

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Bradley Raymond

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Timon

Ernie Sabella

Pumbaa

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Timon's Ma

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Synopsis

This retelling of "The Lion King" is conveyed from the perspective of meerkat Timon (Nathan Lane) and warthog Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella) and shows how the pair became friends. When Timon leaves his colony because he doesn't fit in, he meets the lonely Pumbaa. Together Timon and Pumbaa search for a new home, having adventures along the way and eventually meeting up with lion prince Simba (Matthew Broderick), who is in exile from his home and must challenge the evil Scar for the title of Lion King.

Director: Bradley Raymond
Producer: George A. Mendoza, Jason VanBorssum
Production Co: Walt Disney Television Animation
Rating: G
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 10, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2017
Runtime: 1h 16m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, DTS

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