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Plot: A heroic coming-of-age story which follows the epic adventures of a young lion cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role as king of the jungle. ...( read more read more... )As a carefree cub, he is both excited and anxious to become king, one day, and spends his days frolicking with his pal, Nala. His father, King Mufasa, the revered ruler of Pride Rock and the lands that surround it, teaches him about the "Circle of Life"--the delicate balance of nature which bonds all animals together; Simba's father cautions him to prepare for the day when he will be called upon to lead. Mufasa's evil brother, Scar, hopes that day will never arrive and schemes to do away with the king and Simba so that he can assume the throne for his own tyrannical purposes. Scar and his hyena henchmen--Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed--lure Simba into the path of a wildebeest stampede in which Mufasa is killed trying to save his son. Scar convinces Simba that he is responsible for his father's death and urges him to leave the Pride Lands and never return. A frightened and guilt-ridden Simba flees into exile where he is befriended by a wacky but warmhearted warthog named Pumbaa and his free-wheeling meerkat companion, Timon. Under the dubious guidance of this nature's odd couple, Simba adopts their "Hakuna Matata" (no worries) attitude towards life--taking things one day at a time. The cub matures into a young adult and is able to forget his past until a beautiful young lioness--who turns out to be his childhood friend Nala--arrives on the scene. She tells him of the hard times and suffering that have come to the Pride Lands under Scar's reign, and beseeches him to take his place as king. With the help of Rafiki, a wise shaman baboon, Simba realizes that his father's spirit lives on in him and that he must accept the responsibility of his destined role.

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  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    November 23, 2008
    i love it n miss it so much!!
    i've been watchin this since i was 4..
    n i m 18 now..
    its a must to watch this movie!!
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    November 18, 2008
    Disney meets Hamlet. An animated MASTERPIECE. If The Matrix is my favourite film this is definately a close second.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    November 16, 2008
    A good movie that teaches both the values of the sanctity of family, responsibilty, and the circle that emcompasses life. A little violent at times i think for a childrens movies and Disney I thought, but it still is a good movie.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    November 12, 2008
    It's a hard call on whose voice was cooler: James Earl Jones or Jeremy Irons? Hmm...Great movie. Matthew Broderick annoys some people, but I think his voice sounded right for the guilt-ridden Simba.
  • 2.5 Stars
    MCT:
    November 9, 2008
    Not as good as the animated movies that came before it. I prefer movies with people as opposed to movies with animals. Of course the soundtrack saves it somewhat. A good movie for kids

Comments

  • hajarshahrain
    Hye there..
    i would like to ask..
    is anybody knows where can i download this movie??
    i first watched it when i was 4..n played the video games.
    ive lost the movie n the games..
    really miss it..
    thank you
    posted 9 hours ago
  • kathy2k8
    I AV BEIN WATCHIN DIS FILM SINCE IM 1 =]
    LOVE IT SO MUCH IM 16 NW ND STIL GO MAD 4 IT !!! =]

    I SAW PART 1,2,3 DER BRILLIANT !! =]]

    XXX
    posted 133 days ago
  • mysoulmate22
    I love this movie much.Nice...Nice...Totally nice.
    posted 134 days ago
  • karthu1993
    Oh i loved this i have been watching it since childhood and i still like it.
    posted 150 days ago
  • x20xweemegx06x
    hiya i saw the lion king when i was 3 and iam 14 now and i still watch it and i begian singing then because of it and i now every word of the lion king 1 and 2 I LOVE THE LION KING LOL :)
    posted 182 days ago
  • MelissaAnnLegard
    the lion king is def in the top 5 classic disney films of all time.
    how can anybody not love this movie?
    i don't think anybody should be ashamed of loving disney movies.
    i'm turning 19 in june and i still watch them.
    my mom is 45 years old and the lion king is her fav disney movie.
    my mom and i watch this one quite often together.
    i love it!
    <3
    posted 198 days ago
  • bbeamyloveinpink
    i always cry
    posted 198 days ago
  • pavacri23
    i saw this movie so many times and is a classic. always reminds me my childhood. great animation and good story and music.
    posted 215 days ago
  • shakespeare16162003
    it is a wonderfull movie anime i had ever seen it is really well made anime it also has a political message behind it
    posted 221 days ago
  • lildavidamitchel
    kovu too sexy! lol =)
    posted 379 days ago

Details

  • Rated: (G)
  • Directed by: Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers
  • Genres: Animation, Musical & Performing Arts, Kids & Family
  • Released: June 15, 1994
  • DVD Released: October 7, 2003

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