The Lion King
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- Synopsis
- Young lion Simba is destined one day to take over for his father, King Mufasa, but his power-hungry uncle Scar causes Simba to leave the kingdom in shame. In exile, the prince makes new friends - warthog Pumbaa and meerkat Timon - and matures....
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- Director(s)
- Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
- Distributor(s)
- Buena Vista
- MPAA Rating
- G
- Runtime
- 89 min.
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Critic Reviews
Rolling Stone | Peter TraversAdd Critic to Favorites
A hugely entertaining blend of music, fun and eye-popping thrills, though it doesn't lack for heart.Read the full review
Entertainment Weekly | Owen GleibermanAdd Critic to Favorites
Has the resonance to stand not just as a terrific cartoon but as an emotionally pungent movie.Read the full review
Washington Post | Desson ThomsonAdd Critic to Favorites
This is the Mickey Mouse factory at its finest, with inventive animation, stirring music and a pride of inspired, almost-human animals.Read the full review
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