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The Lion King 1 1/2
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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
Clever and mostly charming--most kids will enjoy.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Lion King 1 1/2
Parents need to know that this movie has a surprising amount of potty humor--everything from Pumbaa's gas problem to jokes about belching, nose-picking and toilet-training. Some kids may get upset that Timon leaves his family and heads off alone in search of happiness and that Pumbaa does not have any family at all. The hyenas may frighten some children--they are constantly trying to kill the meerkats. Also, at one point Timon's mom says of the hyenas "When they die, they become the grass." This comment may need to be explained.
Read our full review by Common Sense Media Editors
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how Timon and Pumbaa's version of events is different from the ones presented in the original movie. Is one version the "right" one? For kids who have not seen the original, you might ask them what Timon eventually learns about friendship.
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- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
The Lion King 1 1/2
Sexual Content (Not an Issue): The two main characters (both male) share a Lady and the Tramp style kiss - played for comedy. Violence (Pause): Hyenas attack the meerkats, some comic peril. Language (Not an Issue): "Whip some grass". Social Behavior (Pause): Timon is made fun of by other meerkats. Some crude humor. Commercialism (Pause): Advertisements in the DVD.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
A Disappointment.
I was disappointed with Lion King 1 1/2, I liked Lion King II much better. The potty humour is just boring and immature, and takes away from the film. This movie lacks the life lessons that the other 2 movies taught. Generally, however, it's harmless entertainment for the kiddies.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
best of the lion king movies
So much better for little kids than the other Lion King movies. The couple scarier parts are interrupted so kids will know the characters are OK. The only one I'll let my kids watch the entire movie of.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Ok
I did like Disney Classics a while back, including Lion King, so I gave this a try. It was enjoyable but the movie theatre effect of Timon and Pumba was really dumb and some parts of the movie fit in poorly or didn't fit in at all. There was a few funny parts though, like when Simba woke up in the night.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A great Movie for any age.
Although many teenagers won't admit it, they liked old Disney classics. This movie is no exception. A great movie with wonderful animation, music, and voices. Anyone that watches it will love it. This movie is sure to be a favorite.
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
Toilet humor abounds
Why do all movies now have toilet humor? It used to be just the R and PG-13 movies, but now it has crept down into the land of G movies. The writers have enough funny material that they don't need to rely on cheap laughs.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
THE LION KING 1 1/2
The movie THE LION KING is one of my all time favorite Disney movies and Movies period. The prequel/sequel THE LION KING 1 1/2 is just as delightful. With witty cute humor I was overwhelemed with laughter and so was my family who are older and don't realy like Disney movies as much as I do. I would rush to buy this if you are a Disney fan or maybe just rent it!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Too Funny for Words!
Good clean humor for the entire family. The use of "potty" words only adds to the enjoyment.
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