The Lion King II: Simba's Pride poster

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)

Film · 1h 21m · Rated G

Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Romance

A rebellious lion cub navigates forbidden love, challenging the circle of life with heartwarming, wholesome adventures.

Wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on Disney+.

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride parents guide

No swearing and a few tense moments, about what a G should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated G.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
None noted

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Three questions

Is The Lion King II: Simba's Pride scary?
Only a little. The Lion King II: Simba's Pride has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is The Lion King II: Simba's Pride?
No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is The Lion King II: Simba's Pride rated, and is it OK for kids?
Yes. Rated G, and the tags agree: no swearing and a few tense moments.

What is The Lion King II: Simba's Pride about?

The circle of life continues for Simba, now fully grown and in his rightful place as the king of Pride Rock. Simba and Nala have given birth to a daughter, Kiara who's as rebellious as her father was. But Kiara drives her parents to distraction when she catches the eye of Kovu, the son of the evil lioness, Zira. Will Kovu steal Kiara's heart?

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byDarrell Rooney
StarringMatthew Broderick, Neve Campbell, Jason Marsden, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Andy Dick

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