The greatest adventure of all is finding our place in the Circle of Life.
A young lion prince is cast out of his pride by his cruel uncle, who claims he killed his father. While the uncle rules with an iron paw, the prince grows up beyond the Savannah, living by a philosophy: No worries for the rest of your days. But when his past comes to haunt him, the young prince must decide his fate: Will he remain an outcast or face his demons and become what he needs to be?
"The Lion King" is a majestic American animated musical directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, released in 1994. Produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation, this timeless epic—loosely inspired by Shakespeare’s "Hamlet"—weaves a tale of loss, redemption, and destiny, set against the breathtaking African savannah. The story follows Simba (voiced by Jonathan Taylor Thomas as a cub, Matthew Broderick as an adult), a spirited lion prince whose idyllic life shatters when his treacherous uncle Scar (Jeremy Irons) orchestrates the death of his father, King Mufasa (James Earl Jones), and frames Simba for the tragedy. Exiled, Simba grows up in a carefree exile with misfit pals Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella), embracing their "Hakuna Matata" motto. But when his childhood friend Nala (Moira Kelly) and the wise baboon Rafiki (Robert Guillaume) summon him back, Simba must confront Scar to reclaim his throne and restore balance to the Pride Lands. Famed for its stunning animation, an Oscar-winning score by Hans Zimmer, and unforgettable songs like “Circle of Life” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” by Elton John and Tim Rice, "The Lion King" is a visual and emotional triumph. Its voice cast and sweeping storytelling cemented it as a cultural juggernaut. Released in 1994, "The Lion King" roared to record-breaking success, grossing nearly $1 billion and winning two Academy Awards. A Disney masterpiece, it’s a generational touchstone that celebrates courage, family, and the eternal cycle of life.
Year1994
Homepage http://movies.disney.com/the-lion-king
Budget45000000$
Runtime89 min
Revenue763455561$
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GenresFamilyAnimationDrama
Production countriesUnited States of America
