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The Lion King

  • 19941994
  • GG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.1M
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POPULARITY
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Matthew Broderick in The Lion King (1994)
Tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King.
Play trailer1:20
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AnimationAdventureDrama
Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.1M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
337
104
    • Roger Allers
    • Rob Minkoff
  • Writers
    • Irene Mecchi(screenplay by)
    • Jonathan Roberts(screenplay by)
    • Linda Woolverton(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Matthew Broderick(voice)
    • Jeremy Irons(voice)
    • James Earl Jones(voice)
    • Roger Allers
    • Rob Minkoff
  • Writers
    • Irene Mecchi(screenplay by)
    • Jonathan Roberts(screenplay by)
    • Linda Woolverton(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Matthew Broderick(voice)
    • Jeremy Irons(voice)
    • James Earl Jones(voice)
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.1KUser reviews
    • 231Critic reviews
    • 88Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #36
    • Won 2 Oscars

    Videos10

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    Photos1627

    James Earl Jones in The Lion King (1994)
    Robert Guillaume in The Lion King (1994)
    Nathan Lane in The Lion King (1994)
    Nathan Lane in The Lion King (1994)
    The Lion King (1994)
    Robert Guillaume in The Lion King (1994)
    Nathan Lane in The Lion King (1994)
    James Earl Jones, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, and Jason Weaver in The Lion King (1994)
    James Earl Jones, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, and Jason Weaver in The Lion King (1994)
    Robert Guillaume in The Lion King (1994)
    Jeremy Irons in The Lion King (1994)
    James Earl Jones and Robert Guillaume in The Lion King (1994)

    Top cast

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    Matthew Broderick
    Matthew Broderick
    • Simba
    • (voice)
    Jeremy Irons
    Jeremy Irons
    • Scar
    • (voice)
    James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones
    • Mufasa
    • (voice)
    Whoopi Goldberg
    Whoopi Goldberg
    • Shenzi
    • (voice)
    Rowan Atkinson
    Rowan Atkinson
    • Zazu
    • (voice)
    Niketa Calame-Harris
    Niketa Calame-Harris
    • Young Nala
    • (voice)
    • (as Niketa Calame)
    Jim Cummings
    Jim Cummings
    • Ed
    • (voice)
    • …
    Robert Guillaume
    Robert Guillaume
    • Rafiki
    • (voice)
    Moira Kelly
    Moira Kelly
    • Nala
    • (voice)
    Nathan Lane
    Nathan Lane
    • Timon
    • (voice)
    Zoe Leader
    • Sarafina
    • (voice)
    Cheech Marin
    Cheech Marin
    • Banzai
    • (voice)
    Ernie Sabella
    Ernie Sabella
    • Pumbaa
    • (voice)
    Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair
    • Sarabi
    • (voice)
    Jonathan Taylor Thomas
    Jonathan Taylor Thomas
    • Young Simba
    • (voice)
    Frank Welker
    Frank Welker
    • Lion Roars
    • (voice)
    • …
    Cathy Cavadini
    Cathy Cavadini
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Judi M. Durand
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    • (as Judi Durand)
      • Roger Allers
      • Rob Minkoff
    • Writers
      • Irene Mecchi(screenplay by)
      • Jonathan Roberts(screenplay by)
      • Linda Woolverton(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Frank Welker provided all the lion roars. Not a single recording of an actual lion roaring was used because the producers wanted specific sounding roars for each lion.
    • Goofs
      The elephant skeletons would have to come from freakishly large elephants. Hyenas could not pass through the trunk socket of an elephant's skull.
    • Quotes

      Adult Simba: I know what I have to do. But going back means I'll have to face my past. I've been running from it for so long.

      [Rafiki hits Simba on the head with his stick]

      Adult Simba: Ow! Jeez, what was that for?

      Rafiki: It doesn't matter. It's in the past.

      [laughs]

      Adult Simba: Yeah, but it still hurts.

      Rafiki: Oh yes, the past can hurt. But from the way I see it, you can either run from it, or... learn from it.

      [swings his stick again at Simba, who ducks out of the way]

      Rafiki: Ha. You see? So what are you going to do?

      Adult Simba: First, I'm gonna take your stick.

      [Simba snatches Rafiki's stick and throws it and Rafiki runs to grab it]

      Rafiki: No, no, no, no, not the stick! Hey, where you going?

      Adult Simba: I'm going back!

      Rafiki: Good! Go on! Get out of here!

      [Rafiki begins laughing and screeching loudly]

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits.
    • Alternate versions
      This film was re-released in IMAX and other large format theaters on December 25, 2002. The following changes were made to the film for this release: -This movie opens with "The Lion King: Special Edition" title card, following the Walt Disney Pictures logo. -The pouncing lesson scene was replaced with an all-new song, "Morning Report", originally from the stage show. -The animation of crocodiles in the "I Just Can't Wait to be King" sequence was completely re-done. -The animation in some of the scenes went back through the clean-up animation department a second time, to correct problems such as wavering lines and missing details, which, while not very noticeable during a traditional 35mm showing of the film, would have been discomforting on a much large IMAX screen. Small details, such as the characters who had faces that were too small to be seen in the original had faces, were also added. -The waterfalls in the "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" sequence were enhanced. -The 2003 Platinum Edition release contains the different end credits from the 2002 IMAX/Special Edition re-release.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Lion King: A Musical Journey with Elton John (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Circle of Life
      (1994)

      Music by Elton John (uncredited)

      Lyrics by Tim Rice (uncredited)

      Arranged and Produced by Hans Zimmer

      Performed by Carmen Twillie

      African Vocals Performed by Lebo M.

      Background Singer: Rodney Saulsberry (uncredited)

      Chorus: Maxi Anderson, Terry Bradford, Johnny Britt, Baby Cele, Lucky Cele, Rick Charles, Gugwana Dlamini, Kevin Dorsey, Wendy Fraser, Linda Gcwensa, Clydene Jackson (as Clydene Jackson), Matoab'sane Jali, Luyanda Jezile, Bob Joyce, Faith Kekana, Sphiwe Khanyile, Faca Khulu, Stella Khumalo, Skhumbuzo Kubheka, Thembi Kubheka, Ron Kunene, James Langa, Edie Lehmann Boddicker, Rick Logan, Tsidi Manye, Khanyo Maphumulo, Abner A. Mariri, Myrna Matthews, Batho Mhlongo, Vusi Mhlongo, Nonhlanhla Mkhize, Thembi Mtshali, Bheki Ndlovu, Nandi Ndlovu, Bongani Ngcobo, Nini Nkosi, Bobbi Page, Phindile, Rick Riso, Philile Seme, Alfie Silas, Happy Skhakhane, Kipizane Skweyiya, Sindisiwe Sokhela, Susie Stevens-Logan (as Susan D. Stevens), Khuluiwe Sithole (as Khuluiwe S'thole), Thandazile, Carmen Twillie, Sam Vamplew, Julia Waters, Luther Waters (as Luther N. Waters), Maxine Waters Willard (as Maxine Waters), Oren Waters, John J West, Yvonne Williams, Terry Young, Zolile Zulu

    User reviews1.1K

    Review
    Review
    Featured review
    10/10
    TLK is Great
    I watched the film today and I have come to the conclusion that this Disney film is one classic that will keep on delivering to Disney fans like myself...TLK is a wonderful film with great characters and songs with a powerful message that you can always find your way back no matter how hard the journey...

    I think The Lion King is one of the best Disney animated films matching with the power of Bambi and Brother Bear.

    I love how Disney Works hard to deliver the best in Animation,Song,And Magic

    I do believe that 2006 and many years from now The Lion King will Shine and still Roar with Success...

    Thank-You Disney For The Lion King
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    • David_l_s
    • Dec 21, 2005

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    FAQ10

    • Why was Nala away from Pride Rock when she tried to hunt down first Pumbaa, then Timon?
    • Are Timon and Pumbaa inspired by Ren and Stimpy in any way? The duo seem like toned down versions, with Timon having some of Ren's arrogance and Pumbaa being as nice but flatulent as Stimpy.
    • Is 'The Lion King' based on a book?

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    • Release date
      • June 24, 1994 (United States)
      • United States
      • Official Facebook
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      • English
      • Swahili
      • Xhosa
      • Zulu
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      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Walt Disney Animation Studios
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 28 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Stereo(Dolby Stereo Spectral Recording, original release)

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