The greatest Disney film ever made, and my favorite movie ever. This one is dark, but don't worry your kids could use some more adult themes for a while, they aren't babies. It's impossible to hate this movie.
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The Lion King
(1994, Rated G, Family and kids, Starring Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Jonathan Taylor Thomas)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
Disney's tuneful king-of-the-beasts blockbuster.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Lion King
Parents need to know that the death of Mufasa by trampling is genuinely scary. So are some fights among the animals.
Read our full review by Nell Minow
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about facing your problems instead of running from them. Why doesn't the idea of "hakuna matata" or "no worries" always work? Can anyone get through life without a little worry and conflict?
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Lives inI rate this title on for age 4 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
Excellent beyond reason
Lives in NebraskaI rate this title off for age 8 and give itMy concerns are:- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
This movie is horrendous. It lacks common morals and in no way teaches our children anything about true life. If you have any common sense PLEASE do not let your children watch this movie!!!!!!!
- Lives inI rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Small children may be disturbed by scene where Simba's father is killed by the stampede.
- Lives in NevadaI rate this title on for age 5 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Fantastic!!!
Best movie in a long time. It is so cue and perfect for young children, but then even high schoolers I know like it. It is a real crowd pleaser, and your'e sure to love it. The violence is on such a low level it's fine for young children, but none below five.
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Ratings at a Glance
| 50% | of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking |
| 50% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 50% | of parents say they notice product placement |
| 50% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
| 50% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
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