Other Titles • The Lion King 1½ (2004) • Hakuna Matata • The Lion King 1 1/2 • The Lion King 1 1/2: Hakuna Matata • Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata (2004) • Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata!
Synopses for The Lion King 1½ (2004)
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The Lion King 1½ is an ingenious sequel that retells the original film's story from the perspective of best pals Timon the meerkat (voiced by Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa the warthog (Ernie Sabella). Anyone who has wondered how this odd couple met will find out here, beginning with Timon's flight from home following disgrace and his chance encounter with the sweet but lonely Pumbaa. With the arrival of young Simba (Shaun Flemming), The Lion King's familiar tale is reborn via a fresh angle, fleshed out by returning characters Rafiki the wise monkey (Robert Guillaume), Shenzi (Whoopi Goldberg), and Simba's love interest, Nala (Moira Kelly). While the retooled narrative proves a novel experience, The Lion King 1½ is really a vehicle for voice actors Lane and Sabella, whose comic performances are shamelessly, broadly funny. Matthew Broderick, Julie Kavner, and Jerry Stiller are also in the vocal cast. --Tom Keogh
David Sheehan, CBS-TV "A funny and fascinating musical treat. Great family fun all the way. An animation extravaganza!"
(72 votes)
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In this all-new comedy-adventure, Timon and Pumbaa reveal the true hullabbaloo behind their departures from their meerkat and wasrthog 'hoods. Tag along as the two buddies from the brush search for their dream home, share their joys and trials as they raise young Simba using the "Hakuna Matata" philosophy, then cheer them on as they help Simba save the Serengeti and reclaim his place atop Pride Rock.
(69 votes)
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In this hysterical update to THE LION KING, Timon, Pumbaa, and the rest of the gang reunite to explain how events really unfolded. Packed with funny, behind-the-scenes stories, Timon and Pumbaa explain what really happened when King Mufasa introduced his heir and the secrets behind other happenings in the story. Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, along with the original voice cast, again bring to life some of film's most beloved characters. In addition to the new spin on this timeless story, there's a new song -- "That's All I Need."
(72 votes)
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