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The Lion King (1994)

Name: The Lion King
Director: Roger Allers
Genre: Animation, Family, Drama
Released: 1994
Rating: 79
Cast: Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, Jeremy Irons

Film · 1h 29m · Rated G

AnimationFamilyDrama

Really Good

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Dialing In · 13 ratings

Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.

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Score confidenceDialing In

13 ratings deep. Getting dialed in.

Community consensus

Mixed Opinions

DividedNear Unanimous

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21–40

Decent

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Really Good

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Must Watch

81–100

Cast & Crew

DirectorRoger Allers

StarringMatthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, Jeremy Irons

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