The Lion King

The Lion King (2019)★ 7.5/10

PG · US · 118 min · July 9, 2019

  • Adventure
  • Animation
  • Drama
  • Family
  • Musical

Directed by: Jon Favreau

Written by: Jeff Nathanson, Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton

A young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.

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BBryanna_ZamoraJuly 7, 2024
I believe every child should watch this movie about courage and self-growth. Children might enjoy the movie for its entertaining storyline without grasping its deeper meanings, and parents can guide them to see how Simba evolves from a naive cub to the Lion King as he overcomes obstacles, mirroring the challenges and setbacks we face in life. The themes of responsibility, respect, optimism, and resilience in Simba are qualities we all need to learn and embody.
PPPpauloJuly 7, 2024
This film is truly spectacular. Not only is it a classic, it also carries significant educational value. It’s about a hero’s journey from innocence to maturity, experiencing pain yet facing it courageously, ultimately rising to greatness with the help of loyal and kind friends. The ending mirrors the opening scene, creating a simple yet profound sense of destiny.
LLeslie_GeorgeJune 23, 2024
Wow, oh wow, the new version of "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," sung by Beyoncé and Donald, is absolutely amazing! And let me tell you, this movie is a true audiovisual feast. The background music makes you feel like you're right in the African jungle, and the way they re-enact the classic songs is truly impressive. The characters are portrayed well, and the music and story are even more nuanced and seamless than the original animated film. The beginning perfectly captures the essence of the original, with attention to detail. The movie also features so many adorable animal babies, and I can't help but get excited every time I see little Simba!
CChad_CainJune 23, 2024
I believe technology is the reason for this movie's success as it is for its downfall. The animal characters look so realistic, with their fur and muscles rendered impeccably. Unfortunately, it took away some immersion for me because they looked too real to be talking in human language. But hey, if you just want to revisit a childhood classic, you can give it a watch. It stays true to the original without much innovation.
PPaula PardillosFebruary 13, 2024
I don't know why people complain so much about the animation's realism, it's beautiful and does not affects anything negatively. Keegan-Michael Key and John Oliver were my favorites dubbing performances, I love those guys.
LLautaro LOctober 20, 2021

Ehmmm... the visual effects were great??

I would say that there is not much to say about this live action because it is practically the same film as the original, only that it is poorly constructed, with a questionable dubbing and a direction that is not bad but it is not even the shadow of what it was in its animated version, not even the soundtrack hit as much as the original classic did. A film without a soul and with nothing to contribute and that is only kept alive thanks to nostalgia and visual effects.
PPedro TrentiniJune 1, 2021

Realistic

I didn’t grow up watching the animation, so I had no expectations for this movie, but I ended up liking it. It didn’t bother me how realistic the animals were, I actually enjoyed that. The new versions of the songs called my attention, they are really good.
MMerlin HumphryMarch 24, 2021

Lions that seem real

Disney wants to bring the nineties back with a series of remakes, one better than the previous one. In this version of “The Lion King”, the cutting-edge effects introduce us to an extremely realistic animal kingdom.
EEli-coonpwMarch 24, 2021

The highest grossing animated film

Disney demonstrates its power in the field of visual effects with this remake of “The Lion King”, a film that became the highest grossing animated film in history.
HHedda_YodaMarch 24, 2021

Animation progress

Though the script is not as good as the original one, the special effects of this new edition of "The Lion King" represent a huge progress in the field of computer generated animation.
AAimeeAileeMarch 24, 2021

A special effects show

Having grossed more than 1,6 millions, “The Lion King” became Disney’s most successful remake and the top-grossing animated film in history.
MMarisuriMay 29, 2026
Me ha encantado mucho... esta pelicula lo hicieron real eso más me gusto es interesante

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