The Lion King
Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.
Directed by Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff · Animation · Adventure · Drama · 88 min · 1994
Trailer
Director
Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
Studio
N/A
Release
24 Jun 1994
Runtime
88 min
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Drama
Full Plot
A young lion prince is cast out of his pride by his cruel uncle, who claims he killed his father. While the uncle rules with an iron paw, the prince grows up beyond the Savannah, living by a philosophy: No worries for the rest of your days. But when his past comes to haunt him, the young prince must decide his fate: Will he remain an outcast or face his demons and become what he needs to be?
Cast & Characters
Matthew Broderick
Jeremy Irons
James Earl Jones
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $45.0M, The Lion King has grossed $763.5M worldwide — about 17.0x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
The Lion King is part of TMDb's "The Lion King Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
The Lion King has grossed $425 million in North America and $554 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $979 million.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
The Lion King holds 8.5/10 on IMDb (1,248,136 votes), 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.5/10 on IMDb (1,248,136 votes), 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lion King's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
The Lion King holds a 92% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is The Lion King's IMDb rating?+
The Lion King has a 8.5/10 rating on IMDb from 1,248,136 votes.
What is The Lion King's Metacritic score?+
The Lion King has a Metascore of 88/100 on Metacritic.
Is The Lion King good? What are critics saying?+
The Lion King holds 8.5/10 on IMDb (1,248,136 votes), 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88/100 on Metacritic.
How long is The Lion King?+
The Lion King has a runtime of 88 min.
Who directed The Lion King?+
The Lion King was directed by Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff.
Where can I watch The Lion King?+
The Lion King is available to stream, rent, or buy on Disney Plus, fuboTV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, JioHotstar.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "The Lion King" has been criticized for its lack of vibrancy and detail compared to other Disney animations. The artwork lacks the same level of color and texture as some of their previous works. However, the combined efforts of Sir Tim Rice, Elton John, and Hans Zimmer are seen as enhancing the film's entertainment value.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
If you enjoy reading my reviews, please follow my blog :) First of all, this is (obviously) a SPOILER review. I mean, who hasn’t seen this movie yet? If by some extraordinary circumstances you’re one of those unlucky souls, stop. Spend the next hour and a half watching this anima…
Manuel São Bento · 10/10Certainly not one of Disney's better animations from a technical perspective - the artwork lacks the vibrancy and detail of many of their earlier stories; but the combined efforts of Sir Tim Rice, Elton John and Hans Zimmer make this an enjoyable fantasy adventure. It is told in…
CinemaSerf · 7/10
