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"The Lion King" follows the epic adventures of a young lion cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role as king of the jungle. As a carefree cub, he "Just Can't Wait to Be King," and spends his days frolicking with his pal, Nala. His father, king Mufasa, the revered ruler of pride rock and the lands that surround it, teaches him about the "Circle of Life" -- the delicate balance of nature which bonds all animals together -- and cautions him to prepare for the day when he will be called upon to lead. Mufasa's evil brother, Scar, hopes that day will never arrive and schemes to do away with the king and Simba so that he can assume the throne for his own tyrannical purposes. He and his hyena henchmen -- Shenzi, Banzai and Ed -- lure Simba into the path of a wildebeest stampede in which Mufasa is killed trying to save his son. Scar convinces Simba that he is responsible for his father's death and urges him to run far away from the pride lands and never return. A frightened and guilt ridden Simba flees into exile where he is befriended by a wacky but warmhearted warthog named Pumbaa and his freewheeling meerkat companion, Timon. Under the dubious guidance of this nature's odd couple, Simba adopts their "Hakuna Matata" (no worries) attitude towards life, living on a diet of bugs and taking things one day at a time. The cub matures into a young adult and is able to put his past behind him until a beautiful young lioness, which turns out to be his childhood friend Nala, arrives on the scene. She tells him of the hard times and suffering that has come to the pride lands under Scar's reign and beseeches him to take his place as king. With the help of Rafiki, a wise shaman baboon, Simba realizes that his father's spirit lives on in him and that he must accept the responsibility of his destined role. In a climactic battle with his uncle and an army of hyenas, Simba attempts to reclaim his rightful place in the "Circle of Life."
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Walt Disney Home Video
G
Animation
Moratorium
"The Lion King II: Simba's Pride"
1994
• Academy Award ® Winner (1994) - Best Music, Original Score - Hans Zimmer
• Academy Award ® Nominated (1994) - Best Music, Song "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" - Elton John (music), Tim Rice (lyrics)
• Golden Globe Winner (1994) - Best Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical
• Golden Globe Winner (1994) - Best Original Score - Hans Zimmer
Yes
I Just Can't Wait To Be King, Be Prepared, Can You Feel The Love Tonight, Hakuna Matata, Circle Of Life
Zazu Rowan Atkinson Adult Simba Matthew Broderick Young Nala Niketa Calame Ed Jim Cummings Shenzi Whoopi Goldberg Rafiki Robert Guillaume Scar Jeremy Irons Mufasa James Earl Jones Adult Nala Moira Kelly Timon Nathan Lane Sarafina Zoe Leader Banzai Cheech Marin Pumbaa Ernie Sabella Sarabi Madge Sinclair Young Simba Jonathan Taylor Thomas