The Lion King (2019)

After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.

Director:

Jon Favreau

Writers:

Jeff Nathanson (screenplay), Brenda Chapman (story)

Stars:

Seth Rogen, Donald Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor

Cast

Credited cast, sorted by IMDb STARmeter:
Seth Rogen	...	Pumbaa (voice)
Donald Glover	...	Simba (voice)
Chiwetel Ejiofor	...	Scar (voice)
James Earl Jones	...	Mufasa (voice)
John Kani	...	Rafiki (voice)
Keegan-Michael Key	...	Kamari (voice)
Billy Eichner	...	Timon (voice)
Amy Sedaris	...	(voice)
Beyoncé	...	Nala (voice)
Alfre Woodard	...	Sarabi (voice)
John Oliver	...	Zazu (voice)
Eric André	...	Azizi (voice)
Shahadi Wright Joseph	...	Young Nala (voice)
Florence Kasumba	...	Shenzi (voice)
JD McCrary	...	Young Simba (voice)

Storyline

After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.

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Plot Keywords:

king | lion | timon character | pumbaa character | 2010s | 

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Taglines:

The King Has Returned.

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Drama | Family | Musical

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for sequences of violence and peril, and some thematic elements

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 July 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Lion King

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fairview Entertainment, Walt Disney Pictures

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

DTS (DTS: X) Dolby Atmos

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Moving Picture Company, the lead vendor on The Jungle Book, provided visual effects, supervised by Robert Legato, Elliot Newman and Adam Valdez.

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Quotes

Rafiki: It is time.

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Connections

Referenced in Good Morning Britain: Episode dated 23 November 2018 (2018)

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Soundtracks

Circle of Life
Music by Elton John
Lyrics by Tim Rice
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, and Zolile Zulu