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The Lion King

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

8.319941h 29mAnimationFamilyDrama
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The Lion King at a glance

The Lion King is a 1994 animation and family film, running 1h 29m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Disney Plus.

U age rating1h 29mAnimationFamily

Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1994-06-15
Runtime
1h 29m
Genres
Animation, Family, Drama
Director
Roger Allers
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
8.3 / 10 · 20,365 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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

14 names
Matthew BroderickSimba (voice)
Moira KellyNala (voice)
Jeremy IronsScar (voice)
Nathan LaneTimon (voice)
Ernie SabellaPumbaa (voice)
James Earl JonesMufasa (voice)
Robert GuillaumeRafiki (voice)
Rowan AtkinsonZazu (voice)
Whoopi GoldbergShenzi (voice)
Cheech MarinBanzai (voice)
Jim CummingsEd (voice)
Jonathan Taylor ThomasYoung Simba (voice)
Niketa Calame-HarrisYoung Nala (voice)
Madge SinclairSarabi (voice)

Questions about The Lion King

Quick answers
Where can I watch The Lion King in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Lion King is listed on Disney Plus. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Lion King suitable for children?

The Lion King is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is The Lion King on PelisPlus UK?

The Lion King has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

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.

How long is The Lion King?

The Lion King runs for 1h 29m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Lion King trailer?

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