USA,
2019, 118 min
Directed by:
Jon FavreauScreenplay:
Jeff NathansonCinematography:
Caleb DeschanelCast:
Donald Glover, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Beyoncé, James Earl Jones, Alfre Woodard, Billy Eichner, John Kani, John Oliver, Florence Kasumba, Eric André (more)VOD (5)
Plots(1)
After the death of his father, Mufasa (James Earl Jones), young lion cub Simba (Donald Glover/JD McCrary) is destined to become King of the Pride Lands, but is instead forced into exile by his evil and greedy uncle Scar (Chiwetel Ejiofor), who tricks Simba into taking responsibility for his father's death and claims the throne for himself. Away from his family, Simba befriends meerkat Timon (Billy Eichner) and warthog Pumbaa (Seth Rogen) and begins living a carefree life until his best friend Nala (Beyonce/Shahadi Wright Joseph) convinces him to return home and take his rightful place as ruler of the Pride Lands. (Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2020 - Adam Valdez, Andrew R. Jones, Elliot Newman, Robert Legato (Best Achievement in Visual Effects)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2020 - Best Special Visual Effects
Golden Globes
- 2020 - Best Motion Picture – Animated
- 2020 - Best Original Song
Critics Choice Awards
- 2020 - Best Song
- 2020 - Best Visual Effects
The Saturn Awards
- 2021 - Best Fantasy Film
- 2021 - JD McCrary (Best Performance by a Younger Actor)
- 2021 - Ken Egly, Robert Legato (Best Special / Visual Effects)