
The Lion King 1½
2004 · Movie · G · 77 min · ★ 6.6
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.
Based on Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Also known as Hakuna Matata · The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata · The Lion King III · The Lion King 3
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Details
- Years
- 2004
- Release date
- 2004-10-28
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 77 min
- Max quality
- HD
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (3,148 votes)
Themes
- pig
- africa
- lion
- cartoon
- musical
- sequel
- royalty
- best friend
- playful
- hilarious
- direct to video
Awards & recognition
- Annie Award
Cast & crew

Nathan Lane
as Timon (voice)

Ernie Sabella
as Pumbaa (voice)

Julie Kavner
as Mom (voice)

Jerry Stiller
as Uncle Max (voice)

Matthew Broderick
as Simba (voice)

Robert Guillaume
as Rafiki (voice)

Moira Kelly
as Nala (voice)

Whoopi Goldberg
as Shenzi (voice)

Cheech Marin
as Banzai (voice)

Jim Cummings
as Ed (voice)
Directed by Bradley Raymond