The Lion King (2019)
James Earl Jones: Mufasa
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Quotes
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Mufasa : Everything you see - exists together in a delicate balance. While others search for what they can take, a true king searches for what he can give.
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Mufasa : Everything the light touches... is our kingdom. But a king's time as ruler rises and falls like the sun. One day, the sun will set on my time here, and will rise with you as the new king.
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Mufasa : Simba, you must remember who you are: the one true king.
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Mufasa : [from trailer] You must take your place... in the circle of life.
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Young Simba : I'm going to be King of Pride Rock. I want to be brave like you.
Mufasa : I'm only brave when I have to be.
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Mufasa : [from TV spot] Look at the stars, the great kings look down on us from those stars... And so will I.
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Zazu : The king approaches! This is *not* a drill. His Majesty has requested an audience. Upon his entrance, you will rise and genuflect.
Scar : Zazu... you've made me lose my lunch.
Zazu : You will answer to Mufasa for missing the ceremony this morning.
Scar : I answer to no one.
Zazu : Scar? Scar! Scar, Scar, Scar, Scar, Scar, no! No, don't look at me like that.
Scar : Are you hungry, Zazu? Perhaps--we could have a bite TOGETHER!
[lunges at Zazu]
Zazu : You can't eat me. It is forbidden to eat a member of the king's court!
[Scar pins him to the ground]
Zazu : Ow! Please! Stop it!
Mufasa : [enters the den] Scar!
Scar : [releases Zazu and faces his brother] Well, look who's come to mingle with the commoners.
Mufasa : Sarabi and I didn't see you at the presentation of Simba.
Scar : Was that today? Must've slipped my mind. Of course, I meant no disrespect towards His Majesty or Sarabi. As you know, I have tremendous respect for the queen.
Zazu : As the king's brother, you should've been first in line.
Scar : I WAS first in line. Or don't you remember?
[rises up and walks out of the den]
Scar : That is, until the precious--prince arrived.
Mufasa : Don't turn your back on *me*, Scar.
Scar : Oh *no*, Mufasa; perhaps you shouldn't turn your back on me.
Mufasa : [roars and leaps in front of Scar, blocking his way] Is that a challenge?
Scar : I wouldn't dream of challenging you... again.
Zazu : A wise decision! You are no match for His Royalness.
Scar : Well, as far as brains go, I've got the lion's share, but when it comes to brute strength, I'm afraid my big brother will always rule.
Mufasa : Not *always*, Scar. One day, it will be my son who rules. Simba will be your king.
Scar : Then long live the king.
Mufasa : [watches his brother leave] What am I gonna do with him?
Zazu : Oh, come on. We both know he should've been expelled from the Pride Lands long ago.
Mufasa : He's my brother. Zazu. This is his home. As long as I am king, that will never change.
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Mufasa : Believe in yourself and there will come a day when others will have no choice but to believe with you.
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Mufasa : [as ghost; to Simba] I never left you. I never will. Remember who you are.
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Scar : Long, live...
[Raises paws]
Scar : THE KING!
[Scar slaps Mufasa]
Mufasa : [screams as he falls] Aaaa-aaaa-aaaahhhh!
Young Simba : [cries out] No-oooo-oooo-oooo!
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Young Simba : Wait, Dad, let me come, I can help.
Mufasa : No son, you must stay with the other cubs.
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Mufasa : As king I was proud of one thing, you as my son. That alone. No, that is forever.
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Mufasa : [to Simba; regarding everything the light touches] It belongs to know one, but it is yours to protect.
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Mufasa : Stay low to the ground, check the wind... the shadows, and wait for the perfect moment to pounce.
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Mufasa : You deliberately disobeyed me.
Young Simba : I know.
Mufasa : You could have been killed. And what's worse, you put Nala in danger. Do you understand what's at stake? You jeopardized the future of our pride.
Young Simba : [holding back tears] I just wanted to show you I could do it. That I could be brave like you.
Mufasa : I'm only brave when I have to be and leave no other choice.
Young Simba : But you're not scared of anything.
Mufasa : I was today.
Young Simba : [disbelieving] You were?
Mufasa : Yes... I thought I might lose you.
Young Simba : I guess even kings get scared, huh?
Mufasa : More than you could ever know.
Young Simba : But guess what?
Mufasa : What?
Young Simba : I think those hyenas were even scareder.
Mufasa : 'cause nobody messes with your dad. Come here.
[They nuzzle their heads, and tussle playfully for a brief while]
Young Simba : Dad?
Mufasa : Huh?
Young Simba : We're pals, right?
Mufasa : [gentle laugh] Right.
Young Simba : And we'll always be together, right?
Mufasa : Simba, let me tell you something my father told me... Look at the stars. The great kings of the past look down on us from those stars.
Young Simba : [awed] Really?
Mufasa : Yes... So whenever you feel alone, just remember that those kings will always be up there to guide you... and so will I.
Young Simba : But I can't see them, Dad.
Mufasa : Keep looking, son. Keep looking.