The Lion King 1½
You don't know the ½ of it!
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A lighthearted, colorful comedy-adventure celebrating friendship and found family through the comic misadventures of two beloved sidekicks.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Nathan Lane
Timon (voice)
Ernie Sabella
Pumbaa (voice)
Julie Kavner
Mom (voice)
Jerry Stiller
Uncle Max (voice)
Matthew Broderick
Simba (voice)
Robert Guillaume
Rafiki (voice)
Moira Kelly
Nala (voice)
Whoopi Goldberg
Shenzi (voice)
Cheech Marin
Banzai (voice)
Jim Cummings
Ed (voice)
Edward Hibbert
Zazu (voice)
Jason Rudofsky
Flinchy (voice)
Closest match
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same mood
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Go darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
