The Lion King II: Simba's Pride 1998

The Circle of Life Continues...

6.9 / 10   4242 vote(s)
G
Family Adventure Animation Action

The circle of life continues for Simba, now fully grown and in his rightful place as the king of Pride Rock. Simba and Nala have given birth to a daughter, Kiara who's as rebellious as her father was. But Kiara drives her parents to distraction when she catches the eye of Kovu, the son of the evil lioness, Zira. Will Kovu steal Kiara's heart?

Release Date 1998-10-24
Runtime 1h 21m
Directors Darrell Rooney, Rob LaDuca, Jamie Thomason
Producer Jeannine Roussel
Writers Flip Kobler, Cindy Marcus

If the first is Hamlet with lions then this one is Romeo & Juliet with lions. And if the first is a great kids' movie then this one is a passable kids' movie.

Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product.

Gimly