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    The Lion King

    The greatest adventure of all is finding our place in the Circle of Life.

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    ★ 8.3 /10 · 19,790 1h 29m·G
    AnimationFamilyDrama
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    Synopsis

    Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself.Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.

    DirectorRoger Allers
    WriterLinda Woolverton
    MusicHans Zimmer
    Top billed

    Cast

    Matthew Broderick headshot
    Matthew Broderick
    as Simba (voice)
    Moira Kelly headshot
    Moira Kelly
    as Nala (voice)
    Jeremy Irons headshot
    Jeremy Irons
    as Scar (voice)
    Nathan Lane headshot
    Nathan Lane
    as Timon (voice)
    Ernie Sabella headshot
    Ernie Sabella
    as Pumbaa (voice)
    James Earl Jones headshot
    James Earl Jones
    as Mufasa (voice)
    The facts

    Details

    Released
    1994
    Status
    Released
    Runtime
    1h 29m · 89 min
    Rating
    8.3 / 10 · 19,790 votes
    Certification
    G
    Genres
    Animation, Family, Drama
    Languages
    English
    Production
    Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation
    Budget
    $45M
    Box office
    $763M
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    Frequently asked questions

    The Lion King is currently streaming on Disney Plus (the United States). Availability varies by region; the streaming services on this page reflect what's licensed in the United States as of the latest TMDB Watch Providers refresh.
    In the United States, The Lion King is streaming on Disney Plus with a standard subscription. Streaming rights vary by country, so the answer changes outside the United States · check the watch providers section above for live data in your region.
    The Lion King was released in 1994.
    Yes. The Lion King is available to rent on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home in the United States. See the "Stream, rent or buy" section above for current pricing.
    The Lion King has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
    The Lion King has an average rating of 8.3/10 based on 19,790 user votes (TMDB).
    The Lion King grossed approximately $763M worldwide against a production budget of $45M.
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