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The African Lion

7.119551h 15mGMovieDocumentaryFamily

Part of Disney's True-Life Adventures series, this film focuses on the lives of lions in Africa.

DirectorJames Algar

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by James Algar

WHWinston Hibler
Winston Hibler
Narrator

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The African Lion — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The African Lion?

The African Lion is streaming on Disney Plus in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The African Lion on Netflix?

No, The African Lion is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is The African Lion on Amazon Prime Video?

The African Lion isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The African Lion for free?

The African Lion is available on Disney Plus in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The African Lion?

Yes — The African Lion is followed by Secrets of Life (1956) in the True-Life Adventures Collection.

Is there a prequel to The African Lion?

Yes — The Vanishing Prairie (1954) comes before The African Lion in the True-Life Adventures Collection.

Is The African Lion part of a trilogy?

No — The African Lion is part of the True-Life Adventures Collection, which has 15 films.

How many movies are in the True-Life Adventures Collection?

There are 15 films in the True-Life Adventures Collection: Seal Island (1948), Beaver Valley (1950), Nature's Half Acre (1951), The Olympic Elk (1952), Water Birds (1952), Bear Country (1953), Prowlers of the Everglades (1953), The Living Desert (1953), The Vanishing Prairie (1954), The African Lion (1955), Secrets of Life (1956), Perri (1957), White Wilderness (1958), Jungle Cat (1960) and The Best of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures (1975).