Where can I watch The Lion King (2019)?

In US, The Lion King 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 Lion King worth watching?

The Lion King holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in The Lion King?

The Lion King stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Oliver, James Earl Jones, John Kani and Alfre Woodard.

When was The Lion King released?

The Lion King was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.

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The Lion King (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 7.1

Released in 2019, The Lion King is a drama, adventure, family and animation film directed by Jon Favreau, running about 118 minutes. “The King has Returned.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

Who’s in it. The Lion King stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar (voice), John Oliver as Zazu (voice), James Earl Jones as Mufasa (voice) and John Kani as Rafiki (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Lion King has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.7B at the box office.

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 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.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Lion King (2019)?: In US, The Lion King 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 Lion King worth watching?: The Lion King holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Lion King?: The Lion King stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Oliver, James Earl Jones, John Kani and Alfre Woodard.
When was The Lion King released?: The Lion King was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.