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The Lion King (1994)

G · 1994-06-24 · 1h 29m · EN
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The greatest adventure of all is finding our place in the Circle of Life.

A young lion prince is cast out of his pride by his cruel uncle, who claims he killed his father. While the uncle rules with an iron paw, the prince grows up beyond the Savannah, living by a philosophy: No worries for the rest of your days. But when his past comes to haunt him, the young prince must decide his fate: Will he remain an outcast or face his demons and become what he needs to be?

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Roger AllersDirectorRob MinkoffDirector
Budget
$45M
Box office
$763.5M

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Media

▶ The Lion King - 2002 IMAX Trailer▶ The Lion King - Sneak Peek #2 (March 4, 1994)▶ The Lion King - Sneak Peek #1 (October 1, 1993)▶ Lion King (1994) - Theatrical Trailer [4K] [FTD-0673]▶ The Lion King (RARE 1994 Holiday Reissue Trailer) [4K HDR10]▶ Original Trailer▶ DISNEY SING-ALONGS | Can You Feel The Love Tonight? The Lion King Lyric Video | Official Disney UK▶ DISNEY SING-ALONGS | Circle of Life - The Lion King Lyric Video | Official Disney UK

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James Earl JonesJames Earl JonesMufasa (voice)Matthew BroderickMatthew BroderickSimba (voice)Jeremy IronsJeremy IronsScar (voice)Niketa Calame-HarrisNiketa Calame-HarrisYoung Nala (voice)Robert GuillaumeRobert GuillaumeRafiki (voice)Rowan AtkinsonRowan AtkinsonZazu (voice)Moira KellyMoira KellyNala (voice)Whoopi GoldbergWhoopi GoldbergShenzi (voice)Nathan LaneNathan LaneTimon (voice)Cheech MarinCheech MarinBanzai (voice)Madge SinclairMadge SinclairSarabi (voice)Jim CummingsJim CummingsEd (voice)

Keywords

MurderAfricaLionFamilyLoss of loved oneUncleMusicalRedemptionKingAdapted into play or musicalFather murderManipulationWild boarShamanScarHyenaMeerkatMandrillMurder confessionNatureWarthogHamletWildebeest

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Family · AnimationTheme affinityMurder · Africa · LionVisual styleAnimationDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamily · Family · Loss Of Loved One

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What is The Lion King about?

A young lion prince is cast out of his pride by his cruel uncle, who claims he killed his father. While the uncle rules with an iron paw, the prince grows up beyond the Savannah, living by a philosophy: No worries for the rest of your days. But when his past comes to haunt him, the young prince must decide his fate: Will he remain an outcast or face his demons and become what he needs to be?

How long is The Lion King?

The Lion King has a runtime of 89 minutes.

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