The Lion King poster

The Lion King (1994)

Film · 1h 29m · Rated G

Animation, Drama, Family, Musical

A young lion prince confronts betrayal and tragedy to embrace his destiny in the majestic Pride Lands.

Wholesome humor. A family watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

80
Must Watch
CouchRot Score, from 19 cinephile ratings

Streaming on Disney+.

The Lion King parents guide

No surprises for a G: no swearing and a few tense moments.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated G.

Scare
Mildly scary
A few tense or eerie moments.
Jump scares
A couple
One or two sudden jolts.
Gore
No gore
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
None noted
Language
None noted

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Three questions

Is The Lion King scary?
Only a little. The Lion King has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.
How gory is The Lion King?
No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is The Lion King rated, and is it OK for kids?
It is a G that behaves like one: no swearing and a few tense moments.
ConfidenceDialing In
19 ratings deep. Getting dialed in.
ConsensusMixed Opinions
DividedNear unanimous
How the 19 ratings land
0
Skip It
0
Not Great
4
Decent
3
Really Good
12
Must Watch

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byRoger Allers, Rob Minkoff
StarringMatthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, James Earl Jones

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