Considered to be Disney's first original animated film, The Lion King's plot draws inspiration from several sources, notably William Shakespeare's play Hamlet.

The Lion King: Directed by Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff. With Rowan Atkinson, Matthew Broderick, Niketa Calame-Harris, Jim Cummings. Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.

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1994年6月24日 · Cheerful, feisty lion cub Simba "Just Can't Wait to Be King," but with the loss of his dad, Mufasa, his adventures take a new path. Simba flees accusations, guilt and the Pride Land meeting new friends along the way who teach him a worry free philosophy.

The Lion King was the first Disney animated feature to be an original story, rather than being based on an already-existing work. The filmmakers have said that the story of The Lion King was inspired by the Joseph and Moses stories from the Bible and William Shakespeare's Hamlet.

Disney’s epic adventure follows the story of Simba, a feisty lion cub who “just can’t wait to be king.” Led astray by his ambitious Uncle Scar, Simba adopts a carefree lifestyle with his hilarious companions, Timon and Pumbaa, and forgets his regal responsibilities.

Embark on an extraordinary coming-of-age adventure as Simba, a lion cub who cannot wait to be king, searches for his destiny in the great "Circle of Life." You will be thrilled by the breathtaking animation, unforgettable Academy Award winning music (1994: Best Original Score; Best Song, "Can You Feel The Love Tonight"), and timeless story.

The Lion King begins when Rafiki, a mandrill, anoints Simba, the newborn son of King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi, presenting him to a gathering of animals at the Pride Rock. Simba is next seen as a young cub, with Mufasa teaching him about the "Circle of Life".