The Lion King 1½ (2004)
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The Lion King 1½ rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
IMDb6.5/10· 38K votes
Rotten Tomatoes76%
TMDb6.58/10· 3K votesWith 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 6.5/10 on IMDb, critical reception of this film has been positive.
About The Lion King 1½
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.
Cast of The Lion King 1½
Nathan Lane
as Timon (voice)
Ernie Sabella
as Pumbaa (voice)
Julie Kavner
as Mom (voice)
Jerry Stiller
as Uncle Max (voice)
Matthew Broderick
as Simba (voice)
Robert Guillaume
as Rafiki (voice)
Moira Kelly
as Nala (voice)
Whoopi Goldberg
as Shenzi (voice)
Cheech Marin
as Banzai (voice)
Jim Cummings
as Ed (voice)
Edward Hibbert
as Zazu (voice)
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Jason Rudofsky
as Flinchy (voice)
The Lion King 1½ facts
- Box office
- $1.5K
- Collection
- The Lion King Collection
Ranked by the iRankMovies editorial teamUpdated August 2026MethodologyData sources
Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Best friend hilarious banter carries comedy adventure throughout runtime
- •Africa setting brings vibrant animation and familiar beloved characters
- •Direct to video sequel surprisingly maintains tone despite budget
What the audience disliked
- •Cartoon comedy occasionally overshadows emotional family themes
- •Lion mythology feels repetitive after original installment exhaustion
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Where to watch The Lion King 1½(US)
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