The Lion King

The Lion King is a 1994 animated musical drama film released by Walt Disney Pictures and produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation. It is the 32nd Disney animated feature film and the fifth animated picture made during the Disney Renaissance period. Simba (Swahili meaning lion) is a young lion who is to follow his father, Mufasa, as King of the Pride Lands; however, after Simba's paternal uncle Scar murders Mufasa to claim the throne, Simba escapes his kingdom to learn about the true meaning of duty and bravery.

It concluded its theatrical run as the highest-grossing film of 1994 and the second-highest-grossing film of all time, after Jurassic Park, with a worldwide gross of $763 million (1993). The film remained the second-highest-grossing film until Independence Day (1996), which took the top place barely two years later. It also held the record for the highest-grossing animated film until Finding Nemo surpassed it (2003).

Detailed Information:

Running time: 88 minutes

Actors: Sally Dworsky
Released: 1994
Directed by: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff