Simba's daughter is the key to a resolution of a bitter feud between Simba's pride and the outcast pride led by the mate of Scar.
Directors: Darrell Rooney, Rob LaDuca (co-director)
Writers: Flip Kobler (screenplay), Cindy Marcus (screenplay) | 8 more credits »
Stars: Matthew Broderick, Neve Campbell, Andy Dick
Storyline
Simba and Nala have a daughter, Kiara. Timon and Pumbaa are assigned to be her babysitters, but she easily escapes their care and ventures into the forbidden lands. There she meets a lion cub named Kovu and they become friends. What she and her parents do not know is that Kovu is the son of Zira - a banished follower of the now-dead Scar. She plans to raise Kovu to overthrow Simba and become the king of the Pride Lands. This tests not only Kiara and Kovu's relationship as they mature, but Simba's relationship with his daughter. Written by Rori Stevens
Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis
Plot Keywords: timon character | pumbaa character | tomboy | shakespeare | romeo and juliet | See All (56) »
Taglines: The circle of life continues...
Genres: Animation | Adventure | Family | Musical | Romance
Certificate: G | See all certifications »
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Details
Official Sites: Official site
Country: USA | Australia
Language: English
Release Date: 26 October 1998 (USA) See more »
Also Known As: Simba's Pride See more »
Filming Locations: Walt Disney Feature Animation - 500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank, California, USA See more »
Company Credits
Production Co: Walt Disney Animation Australia,Disneytoon Studios,Walt Disney Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs
Runtime: 81 min
Sound Mix: 3 Channel Stereo (5.1) (L-R)| Dolby Digital (Dolby Digital 5.1) (5.1) (L-R)
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 1.78 : 1 / (high definition)
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Trivia
Simba's daughter was originally named Aisha, but was changed when Disney realized this was already the name of the Yellow Ranger of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993). See more »
Goofs
(at around 20 mins) When Kovu falls over onto his back to Zira lecturing him on the Pride Landers, Kovu backs up along the bare ground and then starts to sit up, and cowers down again. The background artists forgot to put in the rock that he would be backed up against - his ears flatten against the invisi-rock. See more »
Quotes
[first lines]
Timon: Ah, Pumba. Look at that little guy! A chip off the old block. And you gotta know who's gonna raise him.
Pumbaa: His parents?
Timon: Okay, sure. Get technical. But who's gonna teach him the real important stuff? Like how to belch.
[belches]
Timon: And dig for grubs. I'm telling you, buddy, it's gonna be like old times. You, me and the little guy.
Rafiki: [laughs] It is a girl.
Timon: Girl.
Timon, Pumbaa: Girl? Oy.
[They both faint]
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Crazy Credits
At one point in the credits it says, "This film would not have been possible without the inspiration from the original motion picture and the work of its talented artists and animators.", and dedication appears. This feature copying from Pocahontas II (1998) during their credits. See more »
Connections
Version of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet/II (1947) See more »
Soundtracks
My Lullaby
Lyrics and Music by Joss Whedon and Scott Warrender
Performed by Suzanne Pleshette, Crysta Macalush, and Andy Dick
Chorus: Kevin Dorsey, Darryl Phinnessee, Niki Harris (as Niki Haris), Julia Waters, Rick Nelson, Maxine Waters Willard (as Maxine Waters), Bobbi Page, Terry Young, and Monalisa Young (as Mona Lisa Young)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Zira die from falling in the river?
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User Reviews
A worthy successor...
16 August 2000 | by MrLister – See all my reviews
I wanted to see this for ages but was put off by the fact that it went straight to video. Then I noticed that all Disney sequels (bar Rescuers Down Under) went straight to video, so I bought it. From the opening song this film captures the spirit of the original. The first time I saw it I thought only two of the songs were good (Upendi and One of Us) but after seeing it a few times I realised that the songs are extremely well written and catchy. I feel there are a few points not accounted for in the film notably the origin of the Outland lions (I can only conclude that only a few followed Scar and others joined them in the time period between Kiara as a cub and as an adult) but I prefer these things left to the imagination. Overall I am very impressed by this film. It has very high quality animation for a straight to video sequel and introduces some interesting new characters. I would really like the Lion King to be a trilogy (I am a great fan of trilogies) so come on, Disney, Make a third film, preferably detailing the young Scar and Mufasa. A definite 5-stars.