The Lion King 1½ (2004) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog are best pals and the unsung heroes of the African savanna. This prequel to the smash Disney animated adventure takes you back -- way back -- before Simba's adventure began. You'll find out all about Timon and Pumbaa and tag along as they search for the perfect home and attempt to raise a rambunctious lion cub.
Rated G • 2004 • 1h 17m
This G-rated animated comedy retells the story of 'The Lion King' from the hilarious perspective of Timon and Pumbaa. The film's rating is due to content being suitable for all ages, with its primary concerns being very mild cartoon violence and brief moments of peril. Viewers will see slapstick action, cartoonish chases involving hyenas, and a scene where Timon and Pumbaa are caught in the wildebeest stampede. The film also briefly… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Lion King 1½ appropriate for kids?
This G-rated animated comedy retells the story of 'The Lion King' from the hilarious perspective of Timon and Pumbaa. The film's rating is due to content being suitable for all ages, with its primary concerns being very mild cartoon violence and brief moments of peril. Viewers… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Lion King 1½
What happens in The Lion King 1½, moment by moment
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 2/10
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:15 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
Sex and nudity in The Lion King 1½
None. This film contains no sexual content, romance, or nudity.
Violence and gore in The Lion King 1½
Violence is infrequent and presented in a highly stylized, slapstick manner. Early in the film, hyenas attack Timon's meerkat colony, causing panic but no visible harm. Most other violence is comic, such as characters being hit with objects or getting tangled up. The most intense sequence involves Timon and Pumbaa getting caught in the wildebeest stampede and going over a waterfall, which is presented as perilous. In the finale, the hyenas are defeated through a cartoonish trap with no injuries shown.
Language in The Lion King 1½
None. There is no profanity in the film. A character says "whip some grass" as a humorous substitute for a real curse word.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Lion King 1½
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, smoking, or drug use.
Mature themes in The Lion King 1½
Thematic content is very light, focusing on friendship, loneliness, and finding one's place. Timon feels like an outcast and leaves home to find where he belongs. The film revisits moments of peril from the original movie, including a brief, non-graphic glimpse of Mufasa's death during the stampede, though the focus is on Timon and Pumbaa's chaotic experience rather than the tragedy. Parental worry is also a minor theme, as Timon's mother searches for him.
Scary moments in The Lion King 1½
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Lion King 1½ appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Lion King 1½ is best for ages 4+. It's rated G. This G-rated animated comedy retells the story of 'The Lion King' from the hilarious perspective of Timon and Pumbaa. The film's rating is due to content being suitable for all ages, with its primary concerns being very…
What age rating does The Lion King 1½ have?
The Lion King 1½ is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 4+.
What is The Lion King 1½ about?
This G-rated animated comedy retells the story of 'The Lion King' from the hilarious perspective of Timon and Pumbaa. The film's rating is due to content being suitable for all ages, with its primary concerns being very mild cartoon violence and brief moments of peril. Viewers will see slapstick action, cartoonish…
Is there sex or nudity in The Lion King 1½?
None. This film contains no sexual content, romance, or nudity.
How violent is The Lion King 1½?
Violence is infrequent and presented in a highly stylized, slapstick manner. Early in the film, hyenas attack Timon's meerkat colony, causing panic but no visible harm. Most other violence is comic, such as characters being hit with objects or getting tangled…
Is the language in The Lion King 1½ appropriate for kids?
None. There is no profanity in the film. A character says "whip some grass" as a humorous substitute for a real curse word.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Lion King 1½?
None. There is no depiction of alcohol, smoking, or drug use.
What mature themes appear in The Lion King 1½?
Thematic content is very light, focusing on friendship, loneliness, and finding one's place. Timon feels like an outcast and leaves home to find where he belongs. The film revisits moments of peril from the original movie, including a brief, non-graphic…
How long is The Lion King 1½?
The Lion King 1½ runs 77 minutes, directed by Bradley Raymond, released in 2004.
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