Movies like The Lion King 1½

Key Features:: Prequel, Spin-off, Comedy, Animal friendship, Origin story, Buddy Comedy, Family-friendly, Animated, Musical, Coming-of-age, Self-discovery, Finding your place, Humor-slapstick, Disney, Franchise
Tone:: humorous, whimsical
Target Audience:: Children, Families, Fans of The Lion King, Viewers seeking lighthearted entertainment
Emotional Arc:: Carefree → Bonding → Responsibility

The Lion King 1½

2004-10-28

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.

Genres

Family, Animation, Comedy, Adventure

Cast

Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Julie Kavner, Jerry Stiller, Matthew Broderick, Robert Guillaume, Moira Kelly, Whoopi Goldberg, Cheech Marin, Jim Cummings

Crew

Tom Rogers, Bradley Raymond

Rating

★6.6(3078 votes)