Overview
Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.
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Auto-generatedA landmark of animated cinema directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, this 1994 film follows young lion prince Simba, who dreams of one day ruling the Pride Lands under the guidance of his father, Mufasa. But his scheming uncle Scar plots to seize the throne, setting in motion betrayal and tragedy that force Simba to reckon with his past and claim his place in the Circle of Life. Blending animation, drama, and family appeal with sweeping music and emotion, it speaks to all ages. One of the highest-rated titles here, it holds a MagicMovieScore of 8.3.
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Top Cast
Matthew Broderick
Simba (voice)
Moira Kelly
Nala (voice)
Jeremy Irons
Scar (voice)
Nathan Lane
Timon (voice)
Ernie Sabella
Pumbaa (voice)
James Earl Jones
Mufasa (voice)
Robert Guillaume
Rafiki (voice)
Rowan Atkinson
Zazu (voice)
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Movie Info
Release Date
June 15, 1994
Runtime
1h 29m
Rating
G
Genres
Animation, Drama, Family
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