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The Lion King

  • 1994
  • G
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
1.2M
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
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Matthew Broderick in The Lion King (1994)
Tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King.
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Animal AdventureComing-of-AgeHand-Drawn AnimationJungle AdventureAdventureAnimationDramaFamilyFantasyMusical

Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.

  • Directors
    • Roger Allers
    • Rob Minkoff
  • Writers
    • Irene Mecchi
    • Jonathan Roberts
    • Linda Woolverton
  • Stars
    • Matthew Broderick
    • Jeremy Irons
    • James Earl Jones
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.5/10
    1.2M
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    439
    146
    • Directors
      • Roger Allers
      • Rob Minkoff
    • Writers
      • Irene Mecchi
      • Jonathan Roberts
      • Linda Woolverton
    • Stars
      • Matthew Broderick
      • Jeremy Irons
      • James Earl Jones
    • 1.3KUser reviews
    • 229Critic reviews
    • 88Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #36
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 43 wins & 35 nominations total

    Videos10

    3D Re-release Version
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    Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, and Director Marc Webb Take the Ultimate Disney Quiz
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    Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, and Director Marc Webb Take the Ultimate Disney Quiz
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    What We Know About 'The Lion King' ... So Far
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    Top cast33

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    Matthew Broderick
    Matthew Broderick
    • Simba
    • (voice)
    Jeremy Irons
    Jeremy Irons
    • Scar
    • (voice)
    James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones
    • Mufasa
    • (voice)
    Whoopi Goldberg
    Whoopi Goldberg
    • Shenzi
    • (voice)
    Rowan Atkinson
    Rowan Atkinson
    • Zazu
    • (voice)
    Niketa Calame-Harris
    Niketa Calame-Harris
    • Young Nala
    • (voice)
    • (as Niketa Calame)
    Jim Cummings
    Jim Cummings
    • Ed
    • (voice)
    • …
    Robert Guillaume
    Robert Guillaume
    • Rafiki
    • (voice)
    Moira Kelly
    Moira Kelly
    • Nala
    • (voice)
    Nathan Lane
    Nathan Lane
    • Timon
    • (voice)
    Zoe Leader
    • Sarafina
    • (voice)
    Cheech Marin
    Cheech Marin
    • Banzai
    • (voice)
    Ernie Sabella
    Ernie Sabella
    • Pumbaa
    • (voice)
    Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair
    • Sarabi
    • (voice)
    Jonathan Taylor Thomas
    Jonathan Taylor Thomas
    • Young Simba
    • (voice)
    Frank Welker
    Frank Welker
    • Lion Roars
    • (voice)
    • …
    Cathy Cavadini
    Cathy Cavadini
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    Judi M. Durand
    • Additional Voices
    • (voice)
    • (as Judi Durand)
    • Directors
      • Roger Allers
      • Rob Minkoff
    • Writers
      • Irene Mecchi
      • Jonathan Roberts
      • Linda Woolverton
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    The Lion King

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Frank Welker provided all the lion roars. Not a single recording of an actual lion roaring was used because the producers wanted specific sounding roars for each lion.
    • Goofs
      The elephant skeletons would have to come from freakishly large elephants. Hyenas could not pass through the trunk socket of an elephant's skull.
    • Quotes

      Scar: I'm surrounded by idiots.

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits.
    • Alternate versions
      This film was re-released in IMAX and other large format theaters on December 25, 2002. The following changes were made to the film for this release: -This movie opens with "The Lion King: Special Edition" title card, following the Walt Disney Pictures logo(mistakenly orange and black instead of blue). -The pouncing lesson scene was replaced with an all-new song, "Morning Report", originally from the stage show. -The animation of crocodiles in the "I Just Can't Wait to be King" sequence was completely re-done. -The animation in some of the scenes went back through the clean-up animation department a second time, to correct problems such as wavering lines and missing details, which, while not very noticeable during a traditional 35mm showing of the film, would have been discomforting on a much large IMAX screen. Small details, such as the characters who had faces that were too small to be seen in the original had faces, were also added. -The waterfalls in the "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" sequence were enhanced. -The original scrolling version of the end credits is replaced with the static TV airing end credits and the memorial card to Frank Wells is moved to the end of the credits.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Lion King: A Musical Journey with Elton John (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Circle of Life
      (1994)

      Music by Elton John (uncredited)

      Lyrics by Tim Rice (uncredited)

      Arranged and Produced by Hans Zimmer

      Performed by Carmen Twillie

      African Vocals Performed by Lebo M.

      Background Singer: Rodney Saulsberry (uncredited)

      Chorus: Maxi Anderson, Terry Bradford, Johnny Britt, Baby Cele, Lucky Cele, Rick Charles, Gugwana Dlamini, Kevin Dorsey, Wendy Fraser, Linda Gcwensa, Clydene Jackson (as Clydene Jackson), Matoab'sane Jali, Luyanda Jezile, Bob Joyce, Faith Kekana, Sphiwe Khanyile, Faca Khulu, Stella Khumalo, Skhumbuzo Kubheka, Thembi Kubheka, Ron Kunene, James Langa, Edie Lehmann Boddicker, Rick Logan, Tsidi Manye, Khanyo Maphumulo, Abner A. Mariri, Myrna Matthews, Batho Mhlongo, Vusi Mhlongo, Nonhlanhla Mkhize, Thembi Mtshali, Bheki Ndlovu, Nandi Ndlovu, Bongani Ngcobo, Nini Nkosi, Bobbi Page, Phindile, Rick Riso, Philile Seme, Alfie Silas, Happy Skhakhane, Kipizane Skweyiya, Sindisiwe Sokhela, Susie Stevens-Logan (as Susan D. Stevens), Khuluiwe Sithole (as Khuluiwe S'thole), Thandazile, Carmen Twillie, Sam Vamplew, Julia Waters, Luther Waters (as Luther N. Waters), Maxine Waters Willard (as Maxine Waters), Oren Waters, John J West, Yvonne Williams, Terry Young, Zolile Zulu

    User reviews1.3K

    Featured review

    simply a wonderful, heartfelt tale for all ages

    Delightful animated feature from Walt Disney Pictures about a naive young lion cub destined for greatness. Born the son of a beloved and authoritative king he's groomed to be the next ruler of the kingdom, but along the way he encounters tragic detours at the hands of his villainous uncle and scheming hyena henchmen. Years later—as an adult—he decides to embrace his destiny and take his proper place in the Circle of Life. Warm, intelligent, laugh-out loud funny film is a triumph in every aspect; unforgettable songs, snappy dialogue, remarkable animation, and a stellar cast of voices make this a treat for all ages. A rousing adventure that you can enjoy again and again, and arguably one of the finest animated films ever made. ****
    • Special-K88
    • Mar 13, 2002
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 24, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Swahili
      • Xhosa
      • Zulu
    • Also known as
      • El rey león
    • Filming locations
      • Walt Disney Animation Studios - 2100 Riverside Drive, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Walt Disney Animation Studios
      • Walt Disney Feature Animation
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $45,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $424,979,720
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,586,753
      • Jun 19, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $979,161,373
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo(Dolby Stereo Spectral Recording, original release)

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