The Lion King

Young lion cub Simba idolizes his father King Mufasa and is being prepared to one day rule the Pride Lands. When his scheming uncle Scar engineers Mufasa’s death and convinces the guilt-stricken Simba that he is responsible the young lion flees into exile. Years later adult Simba must confront his past and his uncle to claim his rightful place. Disney’s most operatic animated film draws on Hamlet to create something genuinely heartbreaking — and Hans Zimmer and Elton John’s score remains one of cinema’s most celebrated.