The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar
Seen it?2016 | 44 min | Family, TV Movie, Animation, Adventure
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for adventure fans and families. If you loved The Lion King or Mufasa: The Lion King, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Set in the African savannah, the film follows Kion as he assembles the members of the 'Lion Guard'. Throughout the film, the diverse team of young animals will learn how to utilize each of their unique abilities to solve problems and accomplish tasks to maintain balance within the Circle of Life, while also introducing viewers to the vast array of animals that populate the prodigious African landscape.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a solid audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Howy Parkins
- Max CharlesKion (voice)
- Joshua RushBunga (voice)
- Madison PettisZuri (voice)
- Andrew KishinoJanja (voice)
- Vargus MasonCheezi (voice)
- Rob LoweSimba (voice)
- Gabrielle UnionNala (voice)
- Eden RiegelKiara (voice)
- Khary PaytonRafiki (voice)
- Ernie SabellaPumbaa (voice)