# The Lion King 1½ (2004)

> Timon and Pumbaa hijack their own prequel to reveal the comic misadventures and unlikely friendship behind their carefree philosophy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6412

## Facts

- Runtime: 77 min
- Genres: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
- Director: Bradley Raymond
- Cast: Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Julie Kavner, Jerry Stiller, Matthew Broderick, Robert Guillaume, Moira Kelly, Whoopi Goldberg
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0318403/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, irreverent, playful, family movie night, lazy afternoon

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