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The Lion King

DramaAdventureAnimation
2019, 1h 58min
Disney’s The Lion King, directed by Jon Favreau, journeys to the African savanna, where a future king is born. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasa’s brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his. The all-star cast includes Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter as Nala, James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar, Seth Rogen as Pumbaa and Billy Eichner as Timon. Disney’s The Lion King utilizes pioneering filmmaking techniques to bring treasured characters to life in a whole new way. Some flashing lights sequences or patterns may affect photosensitive viewers.
Country: United States
Director:
Jon Favreau
Cast:
Alfre Woodard,
Seth Rogen,
James Earl Jones,
Phil LaMarr
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IMDb rating 6.8
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Critic rating 7.7

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Critic Matt Zoller Seitz
rated 8

It's impossible to deny that this movie represents a technical milestone.

Read full review at Roger Ebert
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Anders Korsgaard Pedersen
rated 6

The most photo realistic animation I've ever seen! But also the most soulless adaption of the masterpiece!

6 months ago
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Adnan Muhammad

Wonderful mov

1 year ago
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Leonie Sow
rated 10

Love IT ❤️

1 year ago
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Jackson Holiday Wheeler
rated 8

Not only a lovely ride down nostalgia lane, this film is also a technical marvel to behold. As far as remakes go, this is brilliant.

10 months ago
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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 8

It's certainly a Disney classic in the vein of 'The Jungle Book', and even possibly exceeds that in terms of emotional power and grownup themes.

Read full review at The Guardian
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Critic Sandie Angulo Chen
rated 6

...this remake is charming but darker and more Shakespearean than the original.

Read full review at Common Sense Media
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Critic André Sao Pedro
rated 8

...tar tittaren på en nostalgisk resa med stöd av ursnygga animationer.

Read full review at Filmtopp
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Cast & Crew

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Jon Favreau
Director
Alfre Woodard
As Sarabi (voice)
Seth Rogen
As Pumbaa (voice)
James Earl Jones
As Mufasa (voice)
Phil LaMarr
As Impala (voice)
Chiwetel Ejiofor
As Scar (voice)
Beyoncé
As Nala (voice)

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The Lion King, a beloved Disney classic, gets a new live-action adaptation by Jon Favreau. The story takes place on the African savannah, where Simba, the future king, is born to King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi. Simba's uncle Scar, however, has his own plans and jealousy takes over, leading to a tragic event that forces Simba to flee and leave his royal destiny behind. Alone and lost, Simba finds solace in a peculiar couple of new friends, Timon and Pumbaa, who teach him to live a carefree life. As Simba grows up and matures, he must decide between his life of freedom and his rightful place as king. With stunning visuals and a talented cast, including Donald Glover, Beyoncé, James Earl Jones, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, this reimagined tale is sure to captivate audiences of all ages.

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You can stream The Lion King on:

Disney+, 
Apple TV, 
YouTube Movies, 
Vudu

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Lion King include Nimona, Scrooge: A Christmas Carol, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, Raya and the Last Dragon, Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms, The Ice Princess.

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The Lion King was released in theaters on July 19, 2019.

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The Lion King was released for streaming on October 11, 2019.

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