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The Lion King 1½ Franchise Guide: Movie Facts and Legacy

A TMDB-backed guide to The Lion King 1½, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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The Lion King 1½ (2004) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. You Don't Know The ½ Of It!

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Disney Plus. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

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)

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.

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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Lion King 1½?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Disney Plus. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the 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)

Is this The Lion King 1½ guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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