The Lion King (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1994, The Lion King is a drama, family and animation film directed by Roger Allers, running about 89 minutes. “The greatest adventure of all is finding our place in the Circle of Life.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young lion prince is cast out of his pride by his cruel uncle, who claims he killed his father. While the uncle rules with an iron paw, the prince grows up beyond the Savannah, living by a philosophy: No worries for the rest of your days. But when his past comes to haunt him, the young prince must decide his fate: Will he remain an outcast or face his demons and become what he needs to be?
Who’s in it. The Lion King stars James Earl Jones as Mufasa (voice), Matthew Broderick as Simba (voice), Jeremy Irons as Scar (voice) and Niketa Calame-Harris as Young Nala (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, The Lion King sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $763.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lion King page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lion King tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lion King (1994)?
- In US, The Lion King is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lion King worth watching?
- The Lion King holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lion King?
- The Lion King stars James Earl Jones, Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, Niketa Calame-Harris and Robert Guillaume.
- When was The Lion King released?
- The Lion King was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.