The Lion King 1½ (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2004, The Lion King 1½ is an action, comedy, family and animation film directed by Bradley Raymond, running about 77 minutes. “You Don't Know The ½ Of It!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog are best pals and the unsung heroes of the African savanna. This prequel to the smash Disney animated adventure takes you back -- way back -- before Simba's adventure began. You'll find out all about Timon and Pumbaa and tag along as they search for the perfect home and attempt to raise a rambunctious lion cub.
Who’s in it. The Lion King 1½ stars Nathan Lane as Timon (voice), Ernie Sabella as Pumbaa (voice), Julie Kavner as Mom (voice) and Jerry Stiller as Uncle Max (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Lion King 1½ has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lion King 1½ page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lion King 1½ tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lion King 1½ (2004)?
- In US, The Lion King 1½ is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lion King 1½ worth watching?
- The Lion King 1½ holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lion King 1½?
- The Lion King 1½ stars Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Julie Kavner, Jerry Stiller and Matthew Broderick.
- When was The Lion King 1½ released?
- The Lion King 1½ was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.