The Lion King
A sweeping, emotional animated epic that balances playful humour with Shakespearean tragedy and soaring musical numbers.
Same composer: Elton John · Earnest, warm · about family and identity · musical
The Lion King
A visually stunning but emotionally distant retelling that hits familiar beats with lifelike animals, offering comfort and spectacle but little surprise.
About 2019 film directed by Jon Favreau
Genres drama, comedy, adventure, musical, family
Directed by Jon Favreau
Written by Jeff Nathanson
Music Elton John, Hans Zimmer
Runtime 118 min
Country United States
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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