The Lion King
"The greatest adventure of all is finding our place in the Circle of Life."
Originally released in 1994. The Lion King is a family/animation film. directed by Roger Allers. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, and Nathan Lane
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 15, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (19,283 votes)
Budget
$45M
Production budget
Box Office
$763.5M
17.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Matthew Broderick
as Simba (voice)
Moira Kelly
as Nala (voice)
Nathan Lane
as Timon (voice)
Ernie Sabella
as Pumbaa (voice)
James Earl Jones
as Mufasa (voice)
Jeremy Irons
as Scar (voice)
Robert Guillaume
as Rafiki (voice)
Rowan Atkinson
as Zazu (voice)
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
as Young Simba (voice)
Niketa Calame-Harris
as Young Nala (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $45,000,000
- Revenue
- $763,455,561
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Walt Disney Feature Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Lion King?
The Lion King was directed by Roger Allers.
How long is The Lion King?
The Lion King has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Lion King released?
The Lion King was released on June 15, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lion King?
The main cast of The Lion King includes Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, James Earl Jones.
Is The Lion King worth watching?
The Lion King has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 19,283 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.