Movie

The Lion King

“The greatest adventure of all is finding our place in the Circle of Life.”

★ 8.3(19,711)19941h 29m

The Lion King is streaming on Disney Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
Release date: 1994-06-15
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Box office: $763,455,561
Budget: $45,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Part of: The Lion King Collection

The Lion King — trailer

About The Lion King

The Lion King is a 1994 movie in the Animation, Family and Drama genres, directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff, starring Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly and Jeremy Irons. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.3/10 from 19,711 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Lion King in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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)

Jim Cummings

Ed (voice)

Whoopi Goldberg

Shenzi (voice)

Cheech Marin

Banzai (voice)

Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Young Simba (voice)

Themes & keywords

father murderloss of loved oneafricalioncartoonmanipulationvillainredemptionmusicalunclecoming of agemurdershamankinganimals

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Lion King in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Lion King on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Amazon Video.

Is The Lion King on Netflix?+

The Lion King is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is The Lion King?+

The Lion King has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

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 is a 1994 movie directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff.

What genre is The Lion King?+

The Lion King is Animation, Family and Drama film.

Who directed The Lion King?+

The Lion King was directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff.