The Lion King(1994)
“The greatest adventure of all is finding our place in the Circle of Life.”
Overview
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.
Director
Roger Allers
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Budget
$45M
Revenue
$763M
Cast
Matthew Broderick
as Simba (voice)
Moira Kelly
as Nala (voice)
Jeremy Irons
as Scar (voice)
Nathan Lane
as Timon (voice)
Ernie Sabella
as Pumbaa (voice)
James Earl Jones
as Mufasa (voice)
Robert Guillaume
as Rafiki (voice)
Rowan Atkinson
as Zazu (voice)
Jim Cummings
as Ed (voice)
Whoopi Goldberg
as Shenzi (voice)
Cheech Marin
as Banzai (voice)
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
as Young Simba (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1994
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
English
Rating
8.3 / 10
Budget
$45M
Box Office
$763M
Production Companies
Walt Disney Pictures • Walt Disney Feature Animation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lion King?▼
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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 directed The Lion King?▼
The Lion King was directed by Roger Allers and released in 1994. It is a animation, family, drama film.
How long is The Lion King?▼
The Lion King has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in The Lion King?▼
The cast of The Lion King includes Matthew Broderick as Simba (voice), Moira Kelly as Nala (voice), Jeremy Irons as Scar (voice), Nathan Lane as Timon (voice), Ernie Sabella as Pumbaa (voice) and more.
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