# The Lion King (2019)

> A photorealistic Disney musical follows a guilt-ridden lion prince from exile toward the courage to reclaim his endangered kingdom.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/248403

## Facts

- Runtime: 118 min
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Family, Animation
- Director: Jon Favreau
- Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Oliver, Donald Glover, James Earl Jones, John Kani, Alfre Woodard, Beyoncé, JD McCrary
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6105098/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: uplifting, playful, dramatic, family movie night, musical movie marathon

## Synopsis

A young lion must confront his past and reclaim his rightful place as king.

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- [The Jungle Book (1967)](https://ember.film/movie/4524)
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- [The Little Mermaid (2023)](https://ember.film/movie/303352)
- [Black Is King (2020)](https://ember.film/movie/508911)
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- [The Jungle Book (2016)](https://ember.film/movie/165553)
- [Aladdin (2019)](https://ember.film/movie/248421)

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