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    MPAA Rating: G | Year: 1994 | Running Time: 87 minutes


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    One of the most popular Disney animated musicals, The Lion King presents the story of a lion cub's journey to adulthood and acceptance of his royal destiny. Simba (voiced first by Jonathan Taylor Thomas, then by Matthew Broderick) begins life as an honored prince, son of the powerful King Mufasa ...more

    • The Lion King - The wise baboon, Rafiki (right), takes part in nature's "circle of life" ritual by presenting the future "King" of the jungle.
    • The Lion King - Simba (left), a lion on the lam, finds a happy home with the carefree duo of Pumbaa (right), an pungent warthog, and Timon (center), a fast talking meerkat.
    • The Lion King - Simba (right) returns home after a long absence to contront his evil Uncle Scar (left) and reclaim his royal right to the throne.
    • The Lion King - Simba (left) visits with his "strange" Uncle Scar (right) who is preparing for the day when he might rule the Pride Lands.
    • The Lion King - 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.

    Arriving in theaters with a roar, The Lion King quickly became the ruler of Disney's vast jungle, far outgrossing any of the studio's previous releases (a whopping $312 million domestically) and assuring itself a timeless legacy through its incarnation as one of the most popular Broadway musicals of all time. A fairly simple tale is told with sweeping visual brush strokes of verdant Africa, and an Oscar-winning score (by Hans Zimmer) and songs (by Elton John and Tim Rice) to match. It's ...more



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