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The Lion King 1994 Film | Original Disney Animated Movie | Simba!

Updated: Apr 16, 2023



What's your review of the original 1994 Lion King Disney animation? #LionKing #Simba #Scar This is my childhood favourite! Did you see the trailer and then rush out to see the full movie? I’d love to know your own reviews! You can scroll down for more information, or check out the Rotten Tomatoes rating, IMDb page, or Wikipedia article!


Alternative titles (from Letterboxd): Le roi lion (1) (1994), 狮子王1, El Rey Leon 1


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ABOUT THE LION KING 1994 ANIMATION

Directed by Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff

Produced by Don Hahn

Screenplay written by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton

Music by Hans Zimmer

Edited by Ivan Bilancio

Runtime: 88 minutes

Budget: $45 million

Box office: $968.5 million



Cast and Characters:

Matthew Broderick Simba

Jonathan Taylor Thomas Young Simba

Jason Weaver Simba’s Singing Voice

Jeremy Irons Scar

James Earl Jones Mufasa

Moira Kelly Nala

Niketa Calame Young Nala

Laura Williams Nala Singing Voice

Joseph Williams Adult Simba’s Singing Voice

Sally Dworsky Young Nala Singing

Nathan Lane Timon

Ernie Sabella Pumbaa

Rowan Atkinson Zazu

Madge Sinclair Sarabi

Whoopi Goldberg Shenzi hyena

Cheech Marin Banzai

Jim Cummings Ed

Zoe Leader Sarafina


Soundtrack Songs:

Circle of Life

I Just Can't Wait to Be King

Be Prepared

Hakuna Matata

Can You Feel the Love Tonight

This Land (score)

"...To Die For (score)

Under the Stars (score)

King of Pride Rock

Versions by Elton John


The film has been released on VHS, DVD, and blu-ray.


Merchandise is copious! There has been soft toys, playsets, action figures, bedding and décor, ornaments and figurines, Christmas decorations, McDonald’s toys, video games, and so much more!


Sequels include Simba’s Pride, 3, Timon and Pumbaa TV shows, the Lion Guard, and the CGI remake!


THE LION KING FAQ AND DISCUSSION TOPICS


For reference, below is a list of frequently asked questions and discussion topics!


Are Simba and Nala cousins?

Simba and Nala are not cusins. In the film, their mothers are just friends.


What does Mufasa's name mean?

Mufasa means "king".


What killed Simba's dad?

Scar pushes Mufasa to his death.


What kind of bird is Zazu?

Zazu is an African red-billed hornbill.


Who is Scar to Mufasa?

Scar and Mufasa are brothers. "Scar! Brother! Help me!"


Why did Mufasa become king and not Scar?

Mufasa was first in line for the throne.


Why did Scar become evil?

Scar's evil is fuelled by jealousy.


Why does Scar have a black mane?

A black mane in the animated film symbolines Scar's darkness. However, a black mane in real life suggests a healthy lion, so Scar would not actually have a black mane.

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