The Lion King

The Lion King, the Disney film was the highest grossing animated film of all time until the release of Finding Nemo which was a Pixar production. The Lion King is still the highest grossing traditionally animated film. It belongs to an era known as the Disney Renaissance.

A group of human like animals are the stars of this Disney animated movie that is based very loosely on Hamlet. It takes place on the sun drenched plains of Africa.1 Family intrigue drives the plot.

1A musical film, The Lion King was honored with two Academy Awards for itsachievement in music. Songs were written for Disney's The Lion King by composer Elton John, and lyricist Tim Rice. This Disney animated movie has given us the likes of 'A Circle of friends'