Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog are best pals and the unsung heroes of the African savanna. This prequel to the smash Disney animated adventure takes you back -- way back -- before Simba's adventure began. You'll find out all about Timon and Pumbaa and tag along as they search for the perfect home and attempt to raise a rambunctious lion cub.
Writing
Self-aware jokes that roast the original film's plot holes.
Acting
Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella's chaotic improv energy.
Editing
Rewinding the original movie to shove Timon into every scene.
Director
Bradley Raymond
Nathan Lane
Timon (voice)
Ernie Sabella
Pumbaa (voice)
Julie Kavner
Mom (voice)
Jerry Stiller
Uncle Max (voice)
Matthew Broderick
Simba (voice)
Robert Guillaume
Rafiki (voice)
Moira Kelly
Nala (voice)
Whoopi Goldberg
Shenzi (voice)
Cheech Marin
Banzai (voice)
Jim Cummings
Ed (voice)
Edward Hibbert
Zazu (voice)
Matt Weinberg
Young Simba (voice)
Jeff Bennett
Additional Voices (voice)
Corey Burton
Additional Voices (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Disney's first direct-to-video film to get a theatrical release in some international markets, because even they knew the meta-humor slapped.
The 'Silliest Thing I Ever Did' framing device directly parodies Mystery Science Theater 3000, making this secretly one of Disney's most niche-referential films.
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