The Lion King

PGUnited States rating20191h 58mAdventure, Drama, Family
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PG US
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A young lion prince must find his courage and learn the responsibilities of leadership after a tragic event separates him from his father. He spends years in exile with two unlikely friends before eventually deciding to face his past and return home. This story explores the importance of family and finding one's place in the world.

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What's in it

Scary
Strong
Violence
Some
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Strong
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a traditional cinematic structure with long sweeping scenes and moments of quiet reflection between action sequences. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeSimba and Nala are chased by a pack of hyenas in a dangerous area.
  • Approx.IntenseA large herd of wildebeest stampedes through a gorge, leading to a tragic accident.
  • Approx.ScarySimba faces off against his uncle and a pack of hyenas at Pride Rock.

Talk about it after

  1. 1How did Simba's feelings about his father change from the beginning of the movie to the end?
  2. 2Why do you think it was important for Simba to face his past instead of running away from it?
  3. 3What did the friendship between Timon, Pumbaa, and Simba teach you about helping others?

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