The Lion King (2019)

  • PG
  • 07/09/2019 (US)
  • Adventure, Drama, Family, Animation
  • 1h 58m

The king has returned.

Overview

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.

Jeff Nathanson

Screenplay

Jonathan Roberts

Characters

Irene Mecchi

Characters

Linda Woolverton

Characters

Brenda Chapman

Story

Jon Favreau

Director

Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor's headshot

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Scar (voice)
John Oliver's headshot

John Oliver

Zazu (voice)
Donald Glover's headshot

Donald Glover

Simba (voice)
James Earl Jones's headshot

James Earl Jones

Mufasa (voice)
John Kani's headshot

John Kani

Rafiki (voice)
Alfre Woodard's headshot

Alfre Woodard

Sarabi (voice)
Beyoncé's headshot

Beyoncé

Nala (voice)
JD McCrary's headshot

JD McCrary

Young Simba (voice)

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