The Lion King
A sweeping, emotional animated epic that balances playful humour with Shakespearean tragedy and soaring musical numbers.
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The Lion King II: Simba's Pride
A vibrant animated musical romance with family drama, catchy songs, and a heartfelt coming-of-age story.
About 1998 film directed by Darrell Rooney
Genres musical, romance, coming-of-age
Directed by Darrell Rooney
Music Hans Zimmer, Nick Glennie-Smith
Runtime 81 min
Country United States, Australia
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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