Rating: 8.5 out of 10

Release year: 1994

Reviews: The Lion King is a 1994 American animated musical film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff. The film follows the story of Simba, a young lion who is to succeed his father Mufasa as king of the Pride Lands, but is manipulated and driven away by his uncle Scar and must learn to take responsibility for his actions and return to reclaim his place in the Circle of Life. The film was a commercial and critical success and grossed over $968 million worldwide. The Lion King received positive reviews for its animation, music, and story. It holds a rating of 8.5 out of 10 on IMDb and 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film received two Academy Awards for its original score and original song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight". It has since become one of the most popular and beloved animated films of all time and continues to be a cultural phenomenon.

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Cast of the movie: Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Rowan Atkinson, Robert Guillaume, Madge Sinclair, Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin, Jim Cummings, and others.