The Lion King

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  • Opened September 16, 2011 (Original release date: 06/15/94)
  • 1 hr 27 min
  • G
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 6+. More on child suitability

  • This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) ], the heir of his father, Mufasa (James Earl Jones). Simba's wicked uncle, Scar (Jeremy Irons), plots to usurp Mufasa's throne by luring father and son into a stampede of wildebeests. But Simba escapes, and only Mufasa is killed. Simba returns as an adult (Matthew Broderick) to take back his homeland from Scar with the help of his friends Timon (Nathan Lane) ]and Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella) ]. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella
  • Director: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
  • Genres: Animated, Family, IMAX

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When this was first released in 1994, I took my 9 year old daughter. The Lion King became her all time favorite movie. I went with her, now 26, to see the re-release. It was as wonderful for us as...

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I had a blast. Lion King was meant to be in 3D....

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Movie was better than I remember it being as a child. A must see, unfortunately as much as I love Edwards 26 the staff change in upper management over the last year or so has been lacking. Diana was...

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A hugely entertaining blend of music, fun and eye-popping thrills, though it doesn't lack for heart. Read full review

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