The Lion King (1994) - Movie

The Lion King (1994)
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...
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Release Date: June 15th, 1994

DVD Release Date: October 7th, 2003

G |1 hr 27 min

Plot Summary

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).

Cast: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, Madge Sinclair, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane, Rowan Atkinson, Ernie Sabella

Director: Roger Allers , Rob Minkoff

Genres: Animated, Children, Musical, Adventure

Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures

Distributors: Walt Disney Pictures

Keywords: Sacrifice, Quest, Heartwarming, Friendship, Emotional, Murder, Growing up

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Ratings & Reviews

90
Film Threat
A timeless classic, full of excitement, humor, witty asides and memorable characters. show more
100
Duane ByrgeThe Hollywood Reporter
A scrumptiously delightful moviegoing experience. show more
100
Rene RodriguezMiami Herald
The Lion King is everything you'd expect it to be: utterly charming, dazzling, rapturous entertainment. It's one for the ages. [24 June 1994, p.G4]

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