6.6 Score

2019 • 1h 58min • PG • Adventure, Drama, Animation, Family

The Lion King

"The king has returned."

Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. 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 ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

IMDb 6.8

RT 52%

MC 55

Composer

Hans Zimmer

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Chiwetel Ejiofor

Scar (voice)

John Oliver

Zazu (voice)

Donald Glover

Simba (voice)

James Earl Jones

Mufasa (voice)

John Kani

Rafiki (voice)

Alfre Woodard

Sarabi (voice)

Beyoncé

Nala (voice)

JD McCrary

Young Simba (voice)

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Chiwetel Ejiofor Scar (voice)

John Oliver Zazu (voice)

Donald Glover Simba (voice)

James Earl Jones Mufasa (voice)

John Kani Rafiki (voice)

Alfre Woodard Sarabi (voice)

Beyoncé Nala (voice)

JD McCrary Young Simba (voice)

Shahadi Wright Joseph Young Nala (voice)

Penny Johnson Jerald Sarafina (voice)

Keegan-Michael Key Kamari (voice)

Eric André Azizi (voice)

Florence Kasumba Shenzi (voice)

Seth Rogen Pumbaa (voice)

Billy Eichner Timon (voice)

Amy Sedaris Guinea Fowl (voice)

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