Where can I watch The Lion King?

The Lion King is available on Disney Plus in United States.

Is The Lion King worth watching?

The Lion King is acclaimed by critics with 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Who directed The Lion King?

The Lion King is directed by Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff.

What year is The Lion King from?

The Lion King was released in 1994. It runs 89 minutes.

1994 · 89 min

The Lion King

Name: The Lion King
Genre: Animation, Family, Drama
Released: 1994-06-15
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 92
Cast: Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella

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

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.

Directed by Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff. 92% Rotten Tomatoes · 88/100 Metacritic · 8.5 IMDb. Available on Disney Plus in United States.

Animation Family Drama

Critics

92%

Metacritic88/100

IMDb8.5/10

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Lion King?: The Lion King is available on Disney Plus in United States.
Is The Lion King worth watching?: The Lion King is acclaimed by critics with 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who directed The Lion King?: The Lion King is directed by Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff.
What year is The Lion King from?: The Lion King was released in 1994. It runs 89 minutes.

Cast

Matthew Broderick

Simba (voice)

Moira Kelly

Nala (voice)

Jeremy Irons

Scar (voice)

Nathan Lane

Timon (voice)

Ernie Sabella

Pumbaa (voice)

James Earl Jones

Mufasa (voice)

Last updated: June 4, 2026