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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