The Lion King

The Lion King

Animation • G • 1994 • 1 hr 29 min

8.0

8.5

Starring

Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella

Directed By

Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff

Written By

Linda Woolverton, Jonathan Roberts, Irene Mecchi

Attributes

Simple Light Watch With Family

Genre

Animation Family Drama Adventure Comedy Fantasy

Release Date

June 24, 1994

User Reviews

Visually stunning movie with a great soundtrack

Classic Disney film with lots of valuable life lessons, has its share of excitement, heartbreak & humor, essential viewing for all families

a movie that make big men cry because of the father...

It was my favorite animated film growing up and still is to this day. Love the animation, story, and music. It's an iconic classic.

I love this movie so much so I named my dog Simba, recommend this movie for a movie night with family / friends

One of the best Disney's ever... It's visually stunning, beautiful story, great songs... Lovely, touching, funny, great!

1. Timeless Storytelling 2. Memorable Characters 3. Stunning Animation 4. Unforgettable Music 5. Emotional Depth 6. Cultural Impact

Old things... I still love to see it in this age!

A lighthearted film with catchy songs and a meaningful message

When I was a kid, I watched this movie everyday. Twenty years later, to my surprise, I knew many dialogues by heart. Also cried my eyes out.

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8.0 – Based on 133k ratings

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