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Where can I stream The Lion King 1½?
In the United States, The Lion King 1½ streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 61 other countries.
The Lion King 1½
2004·Movie
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A , animated movie.
Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe
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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.
Meta-Comedic RetellingSidekick FocusSlapstick HumorDisney NostalgiaFriendship DynamicsFourth-Wall BreakingLighthearted AdventureParallel NarrativeComfort Watch
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Questions about The Lion King 1½
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Is The Lion King 1½ worth watching?
70
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 76%). Critics rate it higher (76 out of 100) than audiences (64).
Is The Lion King 1½ a sequel?
- The Lion King (1994)
- The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)
- The Lion King 1½ (2004)
Yes: it's movie 3 of 3 in its series, after The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998).
Is The Lion King 1½ okay for kids?
G
Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will The Lion King 1½ make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).
Will I feel good after watching The Lion King 1½?
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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.