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The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

1998 · 1h 21m · Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Romance

IMDb 6.5 RT 67%

Skip it unless you're a completist Disney fan or have kids who demand it—this sequel trades the original's magic for a forgettable retread of the same story beats with a Romeo-and-Juliet twist that doesn't land. The Lion King II is serviceable family viewing but nowhere near essential, and your night is better spent rewatching the first film or picking literally any other Disney Renaissance gem.

Plot

The circle of life continues for Simba, now fully grown and in his rightful place as the king of Pride Rock. Simba and Nala have given birth to a daughter, Kiara who's as rebellious as her father was. But Kiara drives her parents to distraction when she catches the eye of Kovu, the son of the evil lioness, Zira. Will Kovu steal Kiara's heart?

Director: Darrell Rooney

Cast: Matthew Broderick, Neve Campbell, Jason Marsden, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella

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