The Lion King 1½
“You don't know the ½ of it!”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Timon Gets Advice From RafikiOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2026-03-25
Top Cast
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Nathan Lane
Timon (voice)
Ernie Sabella
Pumbaa (voice)
Julie Kavner
Mom (voice)
Jerry Stiller
Uncle Max (voice)
Matthew Broderick
Simba (voice)
Robert Guillaume
Rafiki (voice)
Moira Kelly
Nala (voice)
Whoopi Goldberg
Shenzi (voice)
Cheech Marin
Banzai (voice)
Jim Cummings
Ed (voice)
Edward Hibbert
Zazu (voice)
Jason Rudofsky
Flinchy (voice)
Matt Weinberg
Young Simba (voice)
Jeff Bennett
Additional Voices (voice)
Corey Burton
Additional Voices (voice)
Bill Farmer
Additional Voices (voice)
Shaun Fleming
Additional Voices (voice)
Carolyn Gardner
Additional Voices (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bradley Raymond
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Rogers
- Original Score
- Don L. Harper
- Original Title
- The Lion King 1½
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1K
- Production Studios
- DisneyToon Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bradley Raymond
Tom Rogers, Toby Shelton, Amber Tornquist Hollinger, Kevin Gollaher, Keith Baxter, Kurt Anderson, Viki Anderson, Julius Aguimatang, Robert Lence, Al Zegler, Joe Daniello, William Shakespeare, Tom Stoppard, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton, Irene Mecchi
Don L. Harper
Joyce Arrastia
George A. Mendoza, Jason VanBorssum, Sandra Beerenbrock, Laurel Betts, Ilaine Navea
Department Leadership Roster
Bradley Raymond
Director
Tom Rogers
Screenplay
George A. Mendoza
Producer
Jason VanBorssum
Producer
Don L. Harper
Original Music Composer
Joyce Arrastia
Editor
Dennis Greco
Production Design
Sandra Beerenbrock
Producer
Laurel Betts
Producer
Ilaine Navea
Producer
Julie Vieillemaringe
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lion King 1½
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lion King 1½ about?
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.
Who directed The Lion King 1½?
The Lion King 1½ was directed by Bradley Raymond.
Who stars in The Lion King 1½?
The principal cast of The Lion King 1½ includes Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, Julie Kavner, Jerry Stiller, Matthew Broderick.
When was The Lion King 1½ released and how long is it?
The Lion King 1½ was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
How much did The Lion King 1½ make at the box office?
The Lion King 1½ grossed $1K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Lion King 1½?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lion King 1½ was composed by Don L. Harper.
Is The Lion King 1½ based on a book or true story?
The Lion King 1½ is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Jonathan Roberts", Characters: "Linda Woolverton", Characters: "Irene Mecchi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lion King 1½?
The Lion King 1½ holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).