Mufasa: The Lion King
Jenkins and screenwriter Jeff Nathanson deliver a masterclass in storytelling as they dive into darker, emotional territory without ever losing Disney’s magic. ” Dulcie Pearce The Sun (UK)
Legendary Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) directs a prequel to The Lion King
“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.
- Rating
- PG
- Duration
- 118 MINS