# The Lion King (1994)

> A young lion prince must overcome exile, grief, and his uncle’s manipulation to reclaim his place in the circle of life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4149

## Facts

- Runtime: 89 min
- Genres: Animation, Family, Drama
- Director: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
- Cast: Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, James Earl Jones, Robert Guillaume, Rowan Atkinson
- TMDB rating: 8.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110357/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: joyful, melancholic, witty, family movie night, nostalgic rewatch

## Synopsis

A young lion's journey from exile to redemption unfolds in a vibrant African landscape.

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- [Born Free: A New Adventure (1996)](https://ember.film/movie/22194)
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- [The Land Before Time (1988)](https://ember.film/movie/6941)
- [Pocahontas (1995)](https://ember.film/movie/5602)
- [The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)](https://ember.film/movie/4899)
- [Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)](https://ember.film/movie/248928)
- [Bambi (1942)](https://ember.film/movie/2097)

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