Story Overview of The Lion King 1½
Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog are best pals and the unsung heroes of the African savanna. This prequel to the smash Disney animated adventure takes you back -- way back -- before Simba's adventure began. You'll find out all about Timon and Pumbaa and tag along as they search for the perfect home and attempt to raise a rambunctious lion cub.
The Lion King 1½ Rating and Reception
IMDb Rating: Not available
The Lion King 1½ Details and Cast
Movie Name | The Lion King 1½ |
Original Language | En |
Spoken Language | English |
Release Date | 2004-02-06 |
Runtime | 77 minutes |
Country | United States of America |
Genres | Family, Animation, Comedy, Action |
Writer | N/A |
Director | Bradley Raymond |
Producer | Jason VanBorssum, George A. Mendoza, Laurel Betts, Ilaine Navea, Sandra Beerenbrock, Julie Vieillemaringe |
The Lion King 1½ Official Trailer
The Lion King 1½ Star Cast
Nathan Lane | Timon (voice) |
Ernie Sabella | Pumbaa (voice) |
Julie Kavner | Mom (voice) |
Jerry Stiller | Uncle Max (voice) |
Matthew Broderick | Simba (voice) |
Robert Guillaume | Rafiki (voice) |
Moira Kelly | Nala (voice) |
Whoopi Goldberg | Shenzi (voice) |
Cheech Marin | Banzai (voice) |
Jim Cummings | Ed (voice) |
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Our Review of The Lion King 1½
'The Lion King 1½' delivers a mixed family experience, combining family, animation, comedy, action. Released on 2004-02-06, this 77-minute film by Bradley Raymond has notable moments but lacks consistency. With performances by Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Julie Kavner, it’s worth a look for family fans.
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