The Lion King (2019)

CGI re-imagining of the 1994 Disney classic.

Director:

Jon Favreau

Writers:

Jeff Nathanson (screenplay), Brenda Chapman (story)

Stars:

Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Keegan-Michael Key

Cast

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

Storyline

CGI re-imagining of the 1994 Disney classic.

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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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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 July 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Lion King

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles Center Studios, 450 South Bixel Street, 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:

1.90 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

John Kani's first film to have "Lion" in the title since White Lion (2010) released nine years ago.

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Quotes

Mufasa: [from teaser trailer] Remember...
[Simba roars]

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Keegan-Michael Key/Claire Foy/J.J. Watt/St. Vincent (2017)