Has anyone else noticed that The Lion King is basically "Hamlet" with a happy ending? Poll Results - Classic Disney

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Classic Disney Has anyone else noticed that The Lion King is basically "Hamlet" with a happy ending?

240 fans picked:

Yes, I did notice that!

38%

Now that you mention it!

30%

What?

22%

No, I don't thnk it's like that

10%

kateliness2 posted over a year ago

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25 comments

	kateliness2 picked Yes, I did notice that!: Think about it: evil uncle kills brother who is a king for throne, has terrible rule, then original king's son vows revenge. posted over a year ago.

	miiamya picked Now that you mention it!: brilliant! posted over a year ago.

	kateliness2 picked Yes, I did notice that!: That was going to be my next one, dazl! Oh, well :) posted over a year ago. last edited over a year ago

	dazl picked Yes, I did notice that!: Oh sorry! I'll remove my comment. No one will know! Ahem So Hamlet, eh? posted over a year ago. last edited over a year ago

	berly picked Now that you mention it!: I also think its like Bambe in the desert and with lions posted over a year ago.

	Cinders picked Yes, I did notice that!: In fact, my mother told me that when I was little and asked, "If most Disney movies are based on fairy tales, what's the Lion King based on?" posted over a year ago.

	Kitzo picked Yes, I did notice that!: Except Simba didn't lose his mind... posted over a year ago.

	kawaii_neko said: never read hamlet, still I think it's stupid to compare both f them posted over a year ago.

	Cinders picked Yes, I did notice that!: How is it stupid when it was Disney's intention??? posted over a year ago.

	IsabellaAzuria picked What?: i know it's embarrassing but i've never read or seen Hamlet :D:D posted over a year ago.

	oth-rocks picked What?: never watched it posted over a year ago.

	Gabitha picked Yes, I did notice that!: I thought it was great when i rewatched The Lion King a bit later on and i noticed that, i wa slike Wow! lol posted over a year ago.

	elisapizza7 picked What?: i've never read or seen hamlet either. My english teachers were more focused on Caesar or A Midsummer's Night's Dream posted over a year ago.

	shygirl108 picked Yes, I did notice that!: yes I did posted over a year ago.

	pretty_angel92 picked What?: xD posted over a year ago.

	babygirl4ever7 picked Now that you mention it!: I didn't make the conection! I love Shakespear and it never crossed my mind! posted over a year ago.

	Pirate_4_life picked Now that you mention it!: There are obvious similarities but they are not identical posted over a year ago.

	Okami_Amaterasu picked What?: Never ever read Hamlet posted over a year ago.

	timbitzk picked Yes, I did notice that!: When I was taking a "Sneaking Up on Shakespeare" unit in English, my teacher asked "And does anyone know what Disney movie was based on Hamlet?" and I kinda assumed that more people would know, so I just kinda blurted out "The Lion King" in a sort of audible mumble. The entire class just looked at me, and some people laughed. I was the only person in the class who knew. Someone even questioned me, and I said "Uh yeah, and The Lion King 2 was based on Romeo and Juliet.." I got the second one from the other pick on here; didn't get that one on my own. posted over a year ago.

	Izzey24 picked What?: Yeah I really don't know Hamlets story line. The only Shakespeare I've read is Caesar for Geography (yeah I know, I don't get the conection there ether.) And I know the story for Romeo and Juliet, but I've never really heard the story behind Hamlet... :/ posted over a year ago.

	KevinKlinelover picked Yes, I did notice that!: One Day, my Drama Teacher Mr. Stedille said that The Lion King is based on Hamlet. and so that is the other reason why I love The Lion King so much. My best pal Aly said that she loves The Lion King. I am not a big Fan of That movie but I loved it. posted over a year ago.

	maebay1203 picked No, I don't thnk it's like that: idn know that cool posted over a year ago.

	hawaiiangirl17 picked What?: i don't know i thought it was just a made up story posted over a year ago.

	KingSimba4Ever9 picked What?: I never read hamlet before so I don't know. posted over a year ago.

	jakemould picked Yes, I did notice that!: This is look beautful when the sun is shining on The Lion King. This is my best part of it looks lovely on Disney's animated The Lion King! posted over a year ago.