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      The Lion King

      G Released Jun 24, 1994 1 hr. 27 min. Kids & Family Musical Adventure Animation TRAILER for The Lion King: Trailer 1 List
      92% 139 Reviews Tomatometer 93% 250,000+ Ratings Audience Score This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), the heir of his father, Mufasa (James Earl Jones). Simba's wicked uncle, Scar (Jeremy Irons), plots to usurp Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult (Matthew Broderick) to take back his homeland from Scar with the help of his friends Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella). Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 30 Buy Now

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      Emotionally stirring, richly drawn, and beautifully animated, The Lion King is a pride within Disney's pantheon of classic family films.

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      Ben W Great! Classic! Amazing music and touching story. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/11/23 Full Review A it's a wonderful movie. I didn't get to watch it in Theaters because I was too young at the time. it's a great movie and all the kids and parents will love it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/02/23 Full Review Noe G Lion King is one of my favorite Disney films from 1994. I give this film a. 10/10 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/12/24 Full Review Dinosaur 4 Amazing movie this is a must watch the story is amazing and the animation is beautiful. The soundtrack is amazing and the voice acting is the best I have ever seen in a movie. solid 10/10 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/10/24 Full Review Benjamin K A complete triumph of a movie. This film is the bar for every other movie that follows it. Top tier animation, beautiful score, great voice acting, and a gripping story that all ages can understand. This is the best movie ever made. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/06/24 Full Review Marwan T I really love this film Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/27/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      The wise baboon, Rafiki (right), takes part in nature's "circle of life" ritual by presenting the future "King" of the jungle. Simba (left) visits with his "strange" Uncle Scar (right) who is preparing for the day when he might rule the Pride Lands. A young lion named Simba returns home to Pride Rock following a heroic journey to take his rightul place as King. Right to left: Ed, Banzai, shenzi, Scar, Mufasa, Simba, and Timon. Simba (left) falls in line with Timon (right) and Pumbaa's (center) "hakuna matata" philosophy as he grows from cub to adult lion. King Mufasa (left) shows his son Simba (right) the extent of the kingdom he will one day inherit. Legendary musician Elton John (left) and lyricist Tim Rice (right). A pungent warthog named Pumbaa (left) and his fast talking meerkat friend, Timon (right) become unlikely guardians to an angst ridden lion cub named Simba. Timon (center right) and Pumbaa (left) have an uneasy feeling that Simba's (center left) reunion with childhood pal, Nala (right) is giong to put a crimp in their "hakuna matata" way of life. A pungent warthog named Pumbaa (Bottom) and his fast talking meerkat friend, Timon (Top) become unlikely guardians to an angst ridden lion cub named Simba. View more photos

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      Hugo Davenport Daily Telegraph (UK) The film has an air of hollow grandeur. The music and songs are mostly pretty awful, the story single-stranded, and Scar's evil hyena henchmen hard to tell apart. Worst of all, the lions often look not so much noble as smug. Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Deborah Peterson St. Louis Post-Dispatch The Lion King is short on humor, long on melodrama and AWOL on fun. It was intended to be important and is pretentious instead. Dec 22, 2021 Full Review Jay Carr Boston Globe Make no mistake, the magnitude of the achievement here far outweighs any shortcomings. The Lion King is both populist blockbuster and royal treat. Dec 21, 2021 Full Review Quentin Falk Sunday Mirror (UK) As spectacular as anything Disney has ever done. Rated: 4/5 Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Manuel São Bento MSB Reviews From the gorgeous animation to the beautiful score, from the emotionally compelling story to the life journey Simba goes through, from the chill-inducing tearful moments to the loud laughs… The Lion King is just perfect. A masterpiece! Rated: A+ Jul 24, 2023 Full Review Carson Timar ButteredPopcorn While there have been Disney films that have impressed and succeeded in certain areas, it is incredibly rare to find a film with the all-around talent and consistency of The Lion King. Jan 14, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), the heir of his father, Mufasa (James Earl Jones). Simba's wicked uncle, Scar (Jeremy Irons), plots to usurp Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult (Matthew Broderick) to take back his homeland from Scar with the help of his friends Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella).
      Director
      Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
      Executive Producer
      Thomas Schumacher, Sarah McArthur
      Screenwriter
      Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton
      Distributor
      Walt Disney Pictures
      Production Co
      Walt Disney Pictures
      Rating
      G
      Genre
      Kids & Family, Musical, Adventure, Animation
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jun 24, 1994, Wide
      Rerelease Date (Theaters)
      Dec 25, 2002
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 15, 2017
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $422.8M
      Sound Mix
      Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, SDDS, DTS-ES, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby Digital
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.85:1)
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