Lion and the King (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1999, Lion and the King is an animation, adventure and family film directed by Roswitha Haas, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. Robin, the Lion King's son, is determined to find the misfortune-bringing treasure of the Black Panther. He meets Pino (Myu-Myu), the Panther's son, who is also searching for it. The story tells how the two enemies ultimately become friends.
Who’s in it. Lion and the King stars Armin Drogat as Lion King / Gophers / Monkey / Bear (voice), Thorsten Morawietz as Bokassa / Dundee / Monkey / Elephant / Gorilla (voice), Pascal Drogat as Robin (voice) and Simone Greiss as Bird / Myu-Myu / Myu-Myu's Mother / Wuschel (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Lion and the King has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lion and the King page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lion and the King tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lion and the King (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lion and the King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lion and the King worth watching?
- Lion and the King holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lion and the King?
- Lion and the King stars Armin Drogat, Thorsten Morawietz, Pascal Drogat and Simone Greiss.
- When was Lion and the King released?
- Lion and the King was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.