The Lion King vs The Prince of Egypt
The Prince of Egypt has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 7.1/10 for The Lion King). The Prince of Egypt is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 1h 58m. The Prince of Egypt is the older of the two (1998 against 2019). Both are adventure, animation, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Lion King
The Prince of Egypt| The Lion King | The Prince of Egypt | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 1998 |
| Length | 1h 58m | 1h 39m |
| Genres | Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family | Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Jon Favreau | Brenda Chapman, Simon Wells |
| Main cast | Donald Glover, Alfre Woodard, Penny Johnson Jerald, Seth Rogen, Eric André | Patrick Stewart, Jeff Goldblum, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Helen Mirren |
Synopsis
The Lion King
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what…
The Prince of Egypt
The strong bond between two brothers is challenged when their chosen responsibilities set them at odds, with extraordinary consequences.
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