The Lion King

The king has returned.

20191h 58m7.1(10,920 votes)

AdventureDramaFamilyAnimation

Synopsis

Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultima…

The Lion King (2019) is a adventure, drama, family, and animation film directed by Jon Favreau. It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Oliver, and Donald Glover. The film runs for 1 hour 58 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 10,920 votes.

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Director

Jon Favreau

Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor

Scar (voice)

John Oliver

Zazu (voice)

Donald Glover

Simba (voice)

James Earl Jones

Mufasa (voice)

John Kani

Rafiki (voice)

Alfre Woodard

Sarabi (voice)

Beyoncé

Nala (voice)

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Where can I watch The Lion King?

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Who stars in The Lion King?

The Lion King stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Oliver, Donald Glover, and James Earl Jones, and was directed by Jon Favreau.

How long is The Lion King?

The Lion King has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes.

When did The Lion King come out?

The Lion King was released in 2019.

What genre is The Lion King?

The Lion King is a adventure, drama, family, and animation film.

Is The Lion King worth watching?

The Lion King holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.