The Lion King
- Release Date
- July 12, 2019
- Director
- Jon Favreau
- Cast
- John Kani , Seth Rogen , Donald Glover , Keegan Michael Key , Chiwetel Ejiofor , James Earl Jones
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Main Genre
- Fantasy
- Studio
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Writers
- Jeff Nathanson , Brenda Chapman , Irene Mecchi , Jonathan Roberts , Linda Woolverton
- Tagline
- The King has Returned.
- Franchise
- Disney Live-Action Films
Summary
Simba idolises 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.
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