The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar
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Synopsis
Kion and the Guard take on the ultimate challenge when a ruthless enemy returns to the Pride Lands and threatens the Circle of Life. With the arrival of the Dry Season, tensions run high, patience wears thin and thirsty tempers flare. To make matters worse, Janja's hyenas, aided by Ushari the snake, discover a secret that could bring back the vengeful spirit of the legendary villain, Scar! Now it's up to the Lion Guard and their new friend â Rafiki's young apprentice, Makini to defend the Pride Lands against the toughest foe they've ever faced!
Top Cast
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Max Charles
Kion (voice)
Joshua Rush
Bunga (voice)
Diamond White
Fuli (voice)
Atticus Shaffer
Ono (voice)
Dusan Brown
Beshte (voice)
Rob Lowe
Simba (voice)
David Oyelowo
Scar (voice)
Christian Slater
Ushari (voice)
Gabrielle Union
Nala (voice)
Khary Payton
Rafiki (voice)
Landry Bender
Makini (voice)
Gary Anthony Williams
Mufasa (voice)
Sarah Hyland
Tiifu (voice)
Kevin Schon
Chungu (voice)
Vargus Mason
Cheezi (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 29, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howy Parkins
- Screenplay & Story
- Ford Riley
- Original Score
- Christopher Willis
- Original Title
- The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Disney Television Animation, Lioness Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howy Parkins
Ford Riley
Christopher Willis
Department Leadership Roster
Ford Riley
Writer
Howy Parkins
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar
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What is The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar about?
Kion and the Guard take on the ultimate challenge when a ruthless enemy returns to the Pride Lands and threatens the Circle of Life. With the arrival of the Dry Season, tensions run high, patience wears thin and thirsty tempers flare. To make matters worse, Janja's hyenas, aided by Ushari the snake, discover a secret that could bring back the vengeful spirit of the legendary villain, Scar! Now it's up to the Lion Guard and their new friend â Rafiki's young apprentice, Makini to defend the Pride Lands against the toughest foe they've ever faced!
Who directed The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar?
The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar was directed by Howy Parkins.
Who stars in The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar?
The principal cast of The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar includes Max Charles, Joshua Rush, Diamond White, Atticus Shaffer, Dusan Brown.
When was The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar released and how long is it?
The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar was composed by Christopher Willis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar?
The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).