The African Lion (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1955, The African Lion is a family and documentary film directed by James Algar, running about 75 minutes. “Walt Disney's most exciting True-Life Adventure feature!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Part of Disney's True-Life Adventures series, this film focuses on the lives of lions in Africa.
Who’s in it. The African Lion stars Winston Hibler as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The African Lion has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The African Lion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The African Lion tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The African Lion (1955)?
- In US, The African Lion is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The African Lion worth watching?
- The African Lion holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The African Lion?
- The African Lion stars Winston Hibler.
- When was The African Lion released?
- The African Lion was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.