Rafiki: A Lion King Story
Director: Barry Jenkins
Starring: Seth Rogen, Aaron Pierre, Billy Eichner
Release Date: Friday, December 20th, 2024
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Family
Running Time: 117 minutes
Rafiki recounts the legendary tale of Mufasa to Kiara, Simba and Nala’s daughter, with the comedic duo Timon and Pumbaa adding their unique flair. The story unfolds through flashbacks, introducing Mufasa as a vulnerable orphaned cub, lost until he encounters Taka, a sympathetic lion and heir to a royal lineage. This chance meeting ignites an adventure filled with unlikely companions searching for their purpose, all while evading a perilous and formidable enemy.
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