Celebrate the Circle of Life with Mufasa: The Lion King is available on digital retailers (Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home) now!
Film Synopsis
Exploring the unlikely rise of the beloved king of the Pride Lands, “Mufasa: The Lion King” enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny—their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.
Bonus Features*
Full Length Sing-Along – Sing along with your favorite songs while watching the movie with on-screen lyrics.
Finding Milele: The Making of Mufasa: The Lion King – Join visionary director Barry Jenkins and the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King on an epic journey to create a brand-new chapter in the story of The Lion King. Explore how the story was developed and the technology used to make Mufasa’s world come to life.
Songs of the Savanna – Director Barry Jenkins and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda sit down to discuss the excitement and challenges of creating the music for Mufasa: The Lion King.
Ostrich Eggs with Timon & Pumbaa – Timon and Pumbaa reveal fun facts and some of the hidden references in the movie.
Outtakes – Watch the cast having fun in the recording booth.
Deleted Scenes:
- Who’s the Mole Rat?
- What Do You Feel in There?
- Have Faith in Her
- Taka’s Dream
Music Video: “I Always Wanted a Brother” – Join Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of Mufasa: The Lion King as they perform “I Always Wanted A Brother” backstage at a film shoot.
Song Selections:
- Milele (First Rain)
- I Always Wanted a Brother
- Bye Bye
- We Go Together
- Tell Me It’s You
- Brother Betrayed
Protect the Pride – Learn how Disney and The Lion Recovery Fund are working to protect the pride and conserve lions in the wild.
*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer
Feature Run Time
Approx. 118 minutes
Rating
U.S.: Rated PG
OUR THOUGHTS:
This movie is adorable! It runs 2 hours and is great family fun! I will have to admit I was a little skeptical when they tried to make another Lion King as the first is so iconic but this movie is quite different. It pulls on the your heart strings. The visuals of this movie, along with the incredible CGI action are spectacular, you feel like you are in the movie. The character expressions in the scenes made this movie for my kids and I. You felt what they were trying to convey. In this movie you get the nostalgia of the Lion King but with fresh new takes that make the movie a win for our family. Oh and I would be remiss if I did not mention the awesome soundtrack of this movie. I give this movie a 3.5/5 stars.