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The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Romeo and Juliet in the pridelands.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 5 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    In order to bring about peace among the lions and his daughter's happiness, Simba must forgive and let go of past hatred. A character taught to hate others decides to think for himself.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Lions fight ferociously with each other and several die. Kiara escapes life-threatening situations. A plot to kill Simba figures prominently.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride

Parents need to know that cute 'toons Timon, Pumba, Rafiki, and Zazu will attract little kids, but scary scenes and mean looking lions might frighten young viewers.

Read our full review by Kate Pavao

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how Simba and Kiara's goals are different at first, but they come to better understand each other over the course of the movie. What are good ways for parents and kids to work through misunderstandings?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Nevada
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    Even better than the first!!!!! I loved it!!!!!

    such a cute movie. I loved it even more than the first, but it is quit scary for children under around eight. There are great morals to it. If you think the bad lions are bad role models that is only in the first half. In the end, good conquers evil just as it's supposed to and the "bad" lions realize the error in their ways.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    This is a Good Sequel

    I love this movie, although it is not as good as the original.

  4. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    really cool...huh?!?

    awesome movie for ages 6+!!!a must watch movie for every kid!!!parents cant compare the violence in this movie to the relentless violence in "Star wars bounty hunter".the videogame.must watch movie!!!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great movie

    I LOVE THIS MOVIE! i lost count of how many times i wacthed it But.... i have also lost the vidio tape....... DAMN!!

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0

    A Very Dark Film...

    I was very disappointed in this sequal to "Lion King". This movie was dark, and very violent. I cant even count the number of times that these lions were told to "kill". The whole movie was dark and depressing. Don't waste your time on this one for the kids.

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