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The Lion King (1994) — Screenplay

A young lion cub must reclaim his stolen throne from a treacherous uncle who murdered his father.

Written by
Irene Mecchi, Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton
Genre
Drama, Adventure, Animation
Studio
Disney
Length
106 pages

Study this script for its masterful three-act structure and its seamless blend of dramatic weight with Disney's signature humor. The dialogue crafts memorable characters with distinct voices, while the world-building establishes a rich, believable African savanna. It's a model of how to balance epic stakes with intimate character moments.

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