The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1998, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride is an action, adventure, family and animation film directed by Darrell Rooney, running about 81 minutes. “The Circle of Life Continues...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The circle of life continues for Simba, now fully grown and in his rightful place as the king of Pride Rock. Simba and Nala have given birth to a daughter, Kiara who's as rebellious as her father was. But Kiara drives her parents to distraction when she catches the eye of Kovu, the son of the evil lioness, Zira. Will Kovu steal Kiara's heart?
Who’s in it. The Lion King II: Simba's Pride stars Matthew Broderick as Simba (voice), Neve Campbell as Kiara (voice), Andy Dick as Nuka (voice) and Robert Guillaume as Rafiki (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lion King II: Simba's Pride page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lion King II: Simba's Pride tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)?
- In US, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lion King II: Simba's Pride worth watching?
- The Lion King II: Simba's Pride holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride?
- The Lion King II: Simba's Pride stars Matthew Broderick, Neve Campbell, Andy Dick, Robert Guillaume and James Earl Jones.
- When was The Lion King II: Simba's Pride released?
- The Lion King II: Simba's Pride was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.