The Lion King (2019)

The Lion King parents guide

Nothing past what a PG promises: no swearing and a few tense moments.

Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.

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?

Yes. Rated PG, and the tags agree: no swearing and a few tense moments.

What is The Lion King about?

Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

Cast and crew

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The Lion King is on our Drama on Disney+, Animation on Disney+, Family on Disney+ and Musical lists.

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