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Life’s greatest adventure is finding your place in the Circle of Life.

“There is more to be seen than has EVER been seen” with Disney’s crowning achievement – THE LION KING – now in a dazzling 2-disc Special Edition with an all-new song, “Morning Report”, exclusive DVD bonus features and a restoration befitting the king of all animated movies!

In the heart of the Serengeti, experience the majestic coming-of-age tale acclaimed by audiences and critics alike! Featuring the most beloved characters of all time and Academy Award-winning music, Disney’s epic adventure follows the story of Simba, a feisty lion cub who “just can’t wait to be king.” Led astray by his ambitious Uncle Scar, Simba adopts a carefree lifestyle with his hilarious companions, Timon and Pumbaa, and forgets his regal responsibilities. But destiny calls and he must decide when the time is right to return to the Pride Lands and reclaim his place in the “Circle Of Life”.

The Special Edition presents the timeless story of courage, loyalty and hope with two versions of the film, all-new animation created exclusively for the DVD, a Virtual Safari in 5.1 Surround Sound and journeys that take you behind the movie. You’ll see, feel and hear why THE LION KING continues to rule hearts and entertain entire families.

Cast: Moira Kelly, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, Matthew Broderick, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Robert Guillaume, Nathan Lane, Jason Weaver, Ernie Sabella, Sally Dworsky, Niketa Calame, Laura Williams, Joseph Williams

Director: Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers

Running Time: 
85 mins

Rating: 
(G) Suitable for general audiences.

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This information was compiled by the Kiwi Families team.

8 Comments

  1. This is a fantastic film indeed. My kids laughed at me when I cried when
    Simba’s dad died. They were very amused. The characters. Tomone and
    Pumbaa were hilarious. The kids loved this movie

  2. The Lion King is a perfect movie. Be it live action or animated. Seeing
    it in theatres back in the mid-90s was a great experience. I enjoyed
    the movie, like the millions of other kids.

  3. Definately a movie that i watched over and over again with my daughter.
    one that was purchased as soon as it came out and one that we are still
    watching today.

  4. The Lion King is one of Disney’s greatest stories, and one I loved.
    When I saw it in the theatres and my son loves nowadays when he watches
    it time and again. Solid story line and music, compelling characters,
    beautiful imagery, it’s pretty much got it all. .

  5. I love this movie. My middle son loved it when it came out and I had to
    take him just to see it at movies. Sad story about dad being killed
    but lots of laughter. Love the Meerkats.

  6. (Buen Vista Productions, Warner Bros.)

    Cast:
    Matthew Broderick – Old Simba
    Jonathon Taylor Thomas – Young Simba
    James Earl Thomas – King Mufasa
    Jeremy Irons – Scar
    Nathan Lane – Timon
    Rowan Atkinson – Zazu
    And Whoopi Goldberg – Shenzi the Hyena

    Directors:
    Roger Allers
    Rob Minkoff
    Writers:
    Irene Mecchi
    Jonathan Roberts

    This
    Disney classic never ceases to amaze me, it hold all the right elements
    to what a true cinematic experience drama, comedy, romance, a great
    story and great music bought to life by Academy Award Winners Hanz
    Zimmer, Elton John and Tim Rice.
    Along with this it includes some
    very talented voices from Matthew Broderick, to Oscar Winner Whoopi
    Goldberg. This Two Time Academy Award Winning master piece deserves its
    place as one of the most satisfying family films of all time.

    The
    film tells the story of a young heir to the throne and his very
    difficult journey to understanding the meaning of his life and important
    decisions that plague not only him but his kingdom. Through his friends
    Timon and Pumba, they journey with him back to his kingdom so that
    Simba can live up to destiney. However this journey is interrupted
    constantly by Scar and his hyenas.
    Simba succeeds in the end and comes to terms with his destiny that his father left behind.

    The
    film encompasses some really important themes that help children in
    their journeys inlife. The film presents some really entertaining songs
    that run really well with the tone of the movie.

    A very pleasurable movie experience that all generations of children should watch.

    Lafaele Mapusua – Faitotoa
    (information from imdb.com)

  7. I have seen the lion’s share of Disney movies over the years – and I
    believe this one was easily the most popular with our boy when he was
    young. The video got played over and over and over – we even had the
    soundtrack that we played on car trips!
    Hakuna Matata… Great songs – and yay – a movie with my favourite animal – The Meerkat! –

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