The Lion King
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The Lion King is a 1994 animated film directed by Roger Allers, starring Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, Jeremy Irons. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
The Lion King is a 1994 American animated musical drama film directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, produced by Don Hahn, and written by Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, and Linda Woolverton. It was produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation, and features an ensemble voice cast consisting of Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Moira Kelly, Niketa Calame, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin, Rowan Atkinson, and Robert Guillaume. The story follows a young lion prince named Simba, who is exiled from his kingdom after his father Mufasa is murdered by his uncle Scar to seize the throne. As he grows up, Simba must decide whether to return home to confront Scar and reclaim his place as king.
Production
Written by Jonathan Roberts and Linda Woolverton, the film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures. Hans Zimmer composed the score. The film runs 89 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $45,000,000, The Lion King grossed $763,455,561 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
The Lion King is part of the The Lion King Collection franchise; its influence and legacy endure in later cinema.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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