Leo the Lion: King of the Jungle
Leo is the lion king of the jungle, but unfortunately he doesn't know well what a king's job is. He believes it is his right to do as he pleases, even if it means disrupting the peace of others or being plain rude to them, as a king, Leo thinks everyone should look out for his well-being and comfort. One day, Leo meets a lion cub named Tooey whose mother has been recently taken away and who comes to Leo for help, being as selfish as he is, Leo turns the young lion away. However, after several different adventures, Leo learns what his place as a king is and how he must behave and treat the creatures who have almost lost all faith in him. Leo rallies the jungle animals to the rescue, and in the epilogue, the narrator Michael Donovan says that Leo asked Tooey's mother to be his queen, and the cub himself grew into a strong young lion, now called Leo II and one day he would be the Jungle King.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1994 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Animation, Adventure, Family |
| Director | Takashi Masunaga |
| Runtime | 46 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (20 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic redemption arc through an adventurous plot, relying on the contrast between the protagonist's initial arrogance and his gradual awakening. It explores themes of responsibility and true leadership using the familiar jungle setting and its animal inhabitants.
Those who tire of overly complex plots will find a straightforward, heartwarming tale with vibrant animation. What lingers after the credits is the simple lesson that respect is earned through actions, not demanded by title. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Takashi Masunaga
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Perfect for a family movie night, best enjoyed with young children.
🎭 Cast
Tony Ail
(voice)
Nathan Aswell
(voice)
Bailee Reid
(voice)
Kathleen Barr
(voice)
Garry Chalk
Leo the Lion (voice) (as Gary Chalk)
Lillian Carlson
(voice) (as Lilliam Carlson)
Ian James Corlett
(voice) (as Ian Corlett)
Michael Donovan
(voice)
Philip Maurice Hayes
(voice) (as Phil Hayes)
Andrea Libman
(voice)
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