The Lion King (1994)
A young lion prince confronts betrayal and tragedy to embrace his destiny in the majestic Pride Lands.
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.
How intense is The Lion King?
The Lion King is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated G.
What The Lion King feels like
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightFull attention
Where to stream The Lion King
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 12, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Lion King for you?
Is The Lion King scary?
Only a little. The Lion King has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Lion King gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Lion King sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Lion King OK for kids?
It is rated G and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Lion King?
The Lion King runs 1h 29m.
Where can I stream The Lion King?
The Lion King is streaming on Disney+.
Does The Lion King have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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