The Lion King 1 1/2 (Video 2004)
"The Lion King 1½" (original title)

Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog retell the story of The Lion King, from their own unique perspective.

Director:

Bradley Raymond

Writers:

Tom Rogers (screenplay), Roger Allers (additional screenplay material),

Stars:

Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Julie Kavner

6 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nathan Lane	...	Timon (voice)
Ernie Sabella	...	Pumbaa (voice)
Julie Kavner	...	Mom (voice)
Jerry Stiller	...	Uncle Max (voice)
Matthew Broderick	...	Simba (voice)
Robert Guillaume	...	Rafiki (voice)
Moira Kelly	...	Nala (voice)
Whoopi Goldberg	...	Shenzi (voice)
Cheech Marin	...	Banzai (voice)
Jim Cummings	...	Ed (voice)
Edward Hibbert	...	Zazu (voice)
Jason Rudofsky	...	Flinchy (voice)
Matt Weinberg	...	Young Simba (voice)
Jeff Bennett	...	(voice)
Corey Burton	...	Grumpy (voice)

Storyline

Timon and Pumbaa start to watch the original Lion King movie, but Timon keeps insisting to fast forward to when they come in, because they weren't seen in the beginning of the story or anywhere until halfway through. Pumbaa suggests telling the audience their story, which begins before Simba's journey begins. Through this, we meet Timon's mother and Uncle Max, discover why he left his meerkat colony, where he learned Hakuna Matata, how he meets Pumbaa, and the perils they encountered while searching for their dream home.

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Plot Keywords:

lion | retelling | prequel to sequel | remake | sequel | 

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Taglines:

The circle of life will never be the same.

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Family | Adventure

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Certificate:

G

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Australia USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 February 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hakuna Matata

Company Credits

Production Co:

DisneyToon Studios, Walt Disney Animation Australia, Walt Disney Television Animation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

77 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

There is a part in which Pumbaa and Timon argue about whether to help Simba or not, and Timon refuses to go with Pumbaa but eventually changes his mind. This part is loosely based in the added part of "Disney's The Lion King" children's novel, written by Gina Ingoglia.

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Goofs

In the first Lion King movie, near the end, Scar blames everything on the hyenas and that is why they turn on him (at the end, after Simba throws him off the ledge). In this movie, it shows the hyenas being lured away from the final conflict between Scar and Simba, therefore they would not have heard Scar, and thus contradicts the first movie.

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Quotes

[Pumbaa, Timon, and Simba are all in a bubbling water hole]
Simba: Three pals and no worries, what more could you want?
[all sigh relaxingly]
Pumbaa: [yawns] Ah, I'm bushed.
[while getting out of water hole]
Pumbaa: I think I'll turn in for the night.
[bubbles stop]
Timon: I'm out!
Simba: Right behind ya!

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Crazy Credits

The first few credits "fall apart."

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Connections

References Peter Pan (1953)

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Soundtracks

"Father's Footsteps"
Words by Lebo M.
Music by Hans Zimmer

User Reviews

A great family evening!!

One of the best movies for all ages. You will never be able to look at LION KING again without thinking of the extra history this movie adds. Nearly 40 years old, I watched this with my wife and two sons after work tonight & I have not laughed & enjoyed a movie so much in a long time.

Take time out and watch this with the kids. It will remind you of how Disney used to be when you were a young one.