These People Were “Today Years Old” When They Learned These Surprising Facts

Hamlet is one of the most popular plays written by William Shakespeare, so much so, that even if you aren’t a fan of the genre, you must be familiar with the plot – a young man believes his uncle is responsible for his father’s tragic death, as part of his attempt to seize the throne and marry his mother.

In a similar way, The Lion King is one of Disney’s most popular films, and the plot has some startling similarities. For starters, it revolves around a young prince who loses his father early on and blames the tragic death on his sneaky uncle – the film’s protagonist. Directors of the film insist the Disney-favorite wasn’t based on the infamous play, but they admit they might have borrowed some elements.