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Summary In the African savanna, a future king is born. 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...

The Lion King
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 54 Critic Reviews
55
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 1,154 User Ratings
6.4
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Summary In the African savanna, a future king is born. 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...

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 54 Critic Reviews
55
37% Positive
20 Reviews
54% Mixed
29 Reviews
9% Negative
5 Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 54 Critic Reviews
55
37% Positive
20 Reviews
54% Mixed
29 Reviews
9% Negative
5 Reviews

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 1,154 User Ratings
6.4
59% Positive
676 Ratings
18% Mixed
209 Ratings
23% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 1,154 User Ratings
6.4
59% Positive
676 Ratings
18% Mixed
209 Ratings
23% Negative
269 Ratings

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Production Company Walt Disney Pictures, Fairview Entertainment, Walt Disney Studios
Release Date Jul 19, 2019
Duration 1 h 58 m
Rating PG
Tagline The King Has Returned.
Golden Globes, USA
2 Nominations
Academy Awards, USA
1 Nomination
Visual Effects Society Awards
• 3 Wins & 5 Nominations