The Lion King
The Lion King (2019)
“The king has returned.”
Synopsis & Story Arc
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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, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Scar (voice)
John Oliver
John Oliver
as Zazu (voice)
Donald Glover
Donald Glover
as Simba (voice)
James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
as Mufasa (voice)
John Kani
John Kani
as Rafiki (voice)
Alfre Woodard
Alfre Woodard
as Sarabi (voice)
Beyoncé
Beyoncé
as Nala (voice)
JD McCrary
JD McCrary
as Young Simba (voice)
Shahadi Wright Joseph
Shahadi Wright Joseph
as Young Nala (voice)
Penny Johnson Jerald
Penny Johnson Jerald
as Sarafina (voice)
Keegan-Michael Key
Keegan-Michael Key
as Kamari (voice)
Eric Andre
Eric Andre
as Azizi (voice)Cinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 118 min |
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Community Reviews & Discussions (3)
The pipe organ composition from Hans Zimmer at the edge of Gargantua is monumental. Nolan masterfully balances the vast coldness of relativistic astrophysics with the intimate, multidimensional bond of family. A transcendent achievement of cinema.
"Do not go gentle into that good night, Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Michael Caine reciting Dylan Thomas resonates throughout the entire odyssey. Pure cinematic grandeur.