Since he was a lion cub, Simba has known that his destiny is to become king of all the animals. With the help of his comical friends Pumbaa the warthog, and Timon the meerkat, Simba can finally claim his throne. But first, he must stand up to his villainous uncle, Scar. This heroic story is set on the magical plains of Africa. Now a modern classic, The Lion King is about heroism, nobility and the power of nature.