The Lion King (1994 movie)

The Lion King is a 1994 Disney Renaissance movie, and the 32nd Disney animated feature. It gained many awards for it's run including the highest-grossing release of 1994, the second-highest-grossing film of all time, and the highest-grossing traditionally animated film of all time. It was so popular that it was followed up by the release of two sequels and a remake in 2019.

Plot
The story follows a young lion named Simba, a prince who is to succeed the throne of his father, Mufasa. That is until his jealous uncle, Scar, kills Mufasa and manipulates the young prince into thinking that it is his fault, prompting him into exile. We see him grow into a mature lion along his two friends Timon & Pumbaa, and with the help of his childhood friend Nala and shaman Rafiki, he is convinced to return home and challenge his uncle for his place as the rightful king.

Characters
Simba: Voiced in his younger years by Johnathan Taylor Thomas and his older years by Matthew Broderick, the lion prince, and future king is at first seen as a "Cocky, confident character" who must eventually "mature and take responsibility".