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Mufasa: The Lion King

PG20241h 58mBarry Jenkins
IMDb 6.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 56% · Metacritic 56

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"The story of an orphan who would be king."

Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.

AdventureFamilyAnimation
FriendshipParadiseLionMusicalSequelPrequelJungleTold In FlashbackBetrayal By FriendChance Meeting

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mufasa: The Lion King (2024) about?

Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.

Who stars in Mufasa: The Lion King?

Mufasa: The Lion King stars Aaron Pierre (Mufasa (voice)), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Taka (voice)), Tiffany Boone (Sarabi (voice)), Kagiso Lediga (Young Rafiki (voice)), Preston Nyman (Zazu (voice)). The film was directed by Barry Jenkins.

How long is Mufasa: The Lion King?

Mufasa: The Lion King has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2024. It is rated PG.

Is Mufasa: The Lion King worth watching?

Mufasa: The Lion King holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 56. Fans of Adventure, Family, Animation are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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