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The Lion King

1994 · 1h 29m · Released

G Animation, Family, Drama

Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.

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Top Cast & Crew

Roger Allers Director
Rob Minkoff Director
Matthew Broderick Simba (voice)
Moira Kelly Nala (voice)
Jeremy Irons Scar (voice)
Nathan Lane Timon (voice)
Ernie Sabella Pumbaa (voice)
James Earl Jones Mufasa (voice)
Robert Guillaume Rafiki (voice)
Rowan Atkinson Zazu (voice)
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Frequently asked questions about The Lion King

Where can I watch The Lion King?

The Lion King is available to stream on Disney Plus in the US. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What is The Lion King about?

Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.

Who stars in The Lion King?

The Lion King stars Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, and Ernie Sabella.

When did The Lion King come out?

The Lion King was released in 1994.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Last updated September 2026.