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This film is written by Irene Mecchi and Linda Woolverton.
Film Information
With humor and heart, breathtaking animation, and soul-stirring Academy Award®–winning music, this much-beloved story transports you to the Pride Lands and inspires generations of fans to seek their destiny.
Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.
Reviews
"Set off by some of the richest imagery the studio’s animators have produced, and held together by a timeless coming-of-age tale, “The Lion King” marks a dazzling — and unexpectedly daring — addition to the Disney canon." – Variety
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