
Lion King, The (1994)
G, 1994, Walt Disney Pictures
Director:
Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers
Starring:
James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, Simba, Jonathon Taylor Thomas, Mufasa, Matthew Broderick
Plot:
Simba is a feisty lion cub who ~just can't wait to be king.~ But his envious Uncle Scar has plans for his own ascent to the throne, and he forces Simba's exile from the kingdom. Simba ignores his real responsibilities until he realizes his destiny and returns to the Pride Lands to claim his rightful place. (Note: licensees are to use the embedded videos for preview purposes only and they should obtain full-length versions for their public performance needs.)
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African landscape shows God's handiwork
Themes: Animals, Community, Creation vs Evolution, God's Evidence, Life, Respect
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Lion believes all animals connected
Themes: Animals, Death, Father-Son, God's Perspective, Idolatry, Leadership, Life
3
Father gives cub pouncing lesson
Themes: Father-Son, Mentoring, Playing Along, Training, Volunteers
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Remember who you are
Themes: Believing in Yourself, Complacency, Encouragement, Family Heritage, Self-Realizations, Self-Worth
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Loyal friends create distraction
Themes: Distraction, Gullible, Loyalty, Volunteers
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Lion jealous of brother's inheritance
Themes: Bitterness, Envy, Jealousy, Sarcasm
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Villain tempts young lion to disobey
Themes: Manipulation, Mind Games, Satan, Temptation
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Young lions ignore warnings
Themes: Consequences, Danger, Disobedience, Foolishness, Warning
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Father teaches son about courage
Themes: Bravery, Courage, Father-Son, Fear
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King betrayed and murdered
Themes: Betrayal, Danger, Father-Son, Murder, Rescue, Self-Sacrifice
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Friends contemplate universe
Themes: Afterlife, Belief, Ignorance, Spiritual Realm
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King refuses responsibility
Themes: Apathy, Duty, Responsibility, Selfishness
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Run from past or learn from it
Themes: Change, Facing Trials, Forgetting the Past, Learning, Memories, Mistakes, Past
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Villain accuses innocent nephew
Themes: Accusation, Deception, Guilt, Lying, Manipulation, Satan