Director: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff; Release Date: December 09, 2003
Wild Africa is the setting for this animated tale of a young lion cub whose evil uncle usurps his father's crown and lets hyenas overrun the kingdom. Dodging danger and befriending some oddball characters, the cub wanders until the day he's ready to return. Songs by Elton John and featuring the voices of Whoopie Goldberg, Cheech Marin, James Earl Jones, Matthew Broderick, Nathan Lane and Jeremy Irons. Academy Award Nominations: 4, including 3 for Best Original Song. Academy Awards: 2, including Best Original Score and Best Original Song (Elton John and Tim Rice: "Can You Feel the Love Tonight").
Price Range: $3 - $98
Epinions Rating: 
(125 Reviews)
Directors: Roger Allers
Actors: Ernie Sabella
Subgenre: Recommended, Coming Of Age, Blockbuster, Wilderness, Animals, Africa, Disney Film, Essential Cinema, Animated, Childrens, Family Film, Theatrical Release
MPAA Rating: G (MPAA)
Available Formats: VHS: Platinum Edition; Features an All-New Song
UPC: 786936225419
Release Date: 1994
Running Time: 1hr 28min
Original Language: English
DVD Editions: DVD: Platinum Edition; Spanish Language1hr 30minBuena Vista Home EntertainmentOctober 07, 2003G (MPAA)786936223316
VHS Editions: VHS1hr 30minBuena Vista Home EntertainmentDecember 09, 2003G (MPAA)786936238433
Screenwriter: Jonathan Roberts
Professional Reviews: (03/01/1995, p.91, Josh Rottenberg):"...Disney dazzle..."- Recommended
