The Lion King 1½(2004)
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The Lion King 1½ Synopsis
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.
The Lion King 1½ (2004) is a adventure, animation, comedy and family film directed by Bradley Raymond, released on October 28, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Julie Kavner and Jerry Stiller. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 3,203 ratings.
- Director:
- Bradley Raymond
- Writers:
- Tom Rogers, Tom Rogers, Toby Shelton
- Producers:
- George A. Mendoza, Jason VanBorssum, Sandra Beerenbrock
- Composer:
- Don L. Harper
- Production:
- DisneyToon Studios
- Revenue:
- $1,465
- Status:
- Released
The Lion King 1½ (2004) Trailer
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The Lion King 1½ Videos & Clips
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The Lion King 1½ (2004) Trailer
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The Lion King 1 1/2 (2004) Trailer (VHS Capture)
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The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata Trailer HD
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Timon Gets Advice From Rafiki
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Lion King 1 1/2 - Featurette - Timon: Behind The Legend
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Making of The Lion King 1 1/2 (2004)
Behind the Scenes
The Lion King 1½ Cast & Crew
Main cast
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)
Edward Hibbert
as Zazu (voice)
- Jason Rudofsky
Jason Rudofsky
as Flinchy (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Bradley Raymond, written by Tom Rogers, Tom Rogers and Toby Shelton, produced by George A. Mendoza, Jason VanBorssum and Sandra Beerenbrock.
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The Lion King 1½ Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 3,203 ratings.
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The Lion King 1½ – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lion King 1½ online?
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The Lion King 1½ (2004) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Lion King 1½?
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The main cast of The Lion King 1½ (2004) includes Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Julie Kavner, Jerry Stiller and Matthew Broderick. The film was directed by Bradley Raymond. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lion King 1½ released?
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The Lion King 1½ was released on October 28, 2004 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is The Lion King 1½ worth watching?
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The Lion King 1½ (2004) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 3,203 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, animation and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Lion King 1½?
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