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The Lion King

G19941h 29mRoger Allers,Rob Minkoff
IMDb 8.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 88

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"The greatest adventure of all is finding our place in the Circle of Life."

Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.

AnimationFamilyDrama
Father MurderLoss Of Loved OneAfricaLionCartoonManipulationVillainRedemptionMusicalUncle

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Lion King (1994) about?

Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.

Who stars in The Lion King?

The Lion King stars Matthew Broderick (Simba (voice)), Moira Kelly (Nala (voice)), Jeremy Irons (Scar (voice)), Nathan Lane (Timon (voice)), Ernie Sabella (Pumbaa (voice)). The film was directed by Roger Allers.

How long is The Lion King?

The Lion King has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994. It is rated G.

Is The Lion King worth watching?

The Lion King holds an IMDb rating of 8.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Animation, Family, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Lion King?

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