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The Lion King

Play trailer 1:48 Poster for The Lion King PG,  Released Jul 19, 2019,  1h 58m,  Kids & Family/ Adventure/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother -- and former heir to the throne -- has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is soon ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. Now, with help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba must figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
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While it can take pride in its visual achievements,The Lion King is a by-the-numbers retelling that lacks the energy and heart that made the original so beloved--though for some fans that may just be enough.

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A Disney live-action remake that successfully updates the original, The Lion King adds gorgeous new visual effects to a story the audience knows by heart.

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Ted Piekarz Chicago Reader Watch this Lion King for the technical achievement and musical numbers, and then watch the original to feel satisfied. Feb 21, 2020 Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Overseeing such a massive technical production as this one requires a filmmaker to be on top of every nuance and detail in play. Actor/director Favreau is the right person for the job. Rated: 3.5/4 •  Dec 10, 2019 Full Review

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Walter Brought back my childhood!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/25/25 Full Review Mike F While not being quite the perfect masterpiece the original animated film is, this film is a gorgeous remake worthy of the original. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/23/24 Full Review
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Synopsis Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny on the plains of Africa. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother -- and former heir to the throne -- has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is soon ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. Now, with help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba must figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
Director
Jon Favreau
Producer
Jon Favreau, Jeffrey Silver, Karen Gilchrist
Screenwriter
Jeff Nathanson
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Fairview Entertainment
Rating
PG (Sequences of Violence|Peril|Some Thematic Elements)
Genre
Kids & Family, Adventure, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 19, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 27, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$543.6M
Runtime
1h 58m
Sound Mix
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, DTS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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