

The Lion King 1½
- Adventure
- Animation
- Comedy
- Family
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 is a 2004 Disney animated prequel that shifts focus to Timon and Pumbaa, the beloved comedic duo from the original film. Released on October 28, 2004, this adventure comedy follows the meerkat and warthog as they search for the perfect home in the African savanna and encounter a young lion cub before Simba's story unfolds.
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Nathan LaneTimon (voice)
Ernie SabellaPumbaa (voice)
Julie KavnerMom (voice)
Jerry StillerUncle Max (voice)
Matthew BroderickSimba (voice)
Robert GuillaumeRafiki (voice)
Moira KellyNala (voice)
Whoopi GoldbergShenzi (voice)
Cheech MarinBanzai (voice)
Jim CummingsEd (voice)
Edward HibbertZazu (voice)- Jason RudofskyFlinchy (voice)
Matt WeinbergYoung Simba (voice)
Jeff BennettAdditional Voices (voice)
Corey BurtonAdditional Voices (voice)

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When was The Lion King 1½ released?
The Lion King 1½ was released on October 28, 2004.
What is The Lion King 1½ about?
It's a prequel focused on Timon and Pumbaa as they search for the perfect home and raise a rambunctious lion cub, showing their story before Simba's adventure in the original film.
Is this a sequel or prequel to the original Lion King?
The Lion King 1½ is a prequel that takes place before the events of the original Lion King, exploring Timon and Pumbaa's backstory and how they came to meet Simba.
What genres does The Lion King 1½ include?
The film blends adventure, animation, comedy, and family-friendly entertainment, making it suitable for all ages.














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