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The Lion King

8.319941h 29mGMovieAnimationFamilyDrama

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,…

DirectorsRoger Allers·Rob Minkoff
WritersLinda Woolverton·Jonathan Roberts
ProducersDon Hahn·Sarah McArthur

Where to watch

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

Cast · Directed by Roger Allers

MBMatthew Broderick
Matthew Broderick
Simba (voice)
MKMoira Kelly
Moira Kelly
Nala (voice)
JIJeremy Irons
Jeremy Irons
Scar (voice)
NLNathan Lane
Nathan Lane
Timon (voice)
ESErnie Sabella
Ernie Sabella
Pumbaa (voice)
JJJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Mufasa (voice)
RGRobert Guillaume
Robert Guillaume
Rafiki (voice)
RARowan Atkinson
Rowan Atkinson
Zazu (voice)
WGWhoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Shenzi (voice)
CMCheech Marin
Cheech Marin
Banzai (voice)
JCJim Cummings
Jim Cummings
Ed (voice)
JTJonathan Taylor Thomas
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Young Simba (voice)

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The Lion King — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Lion King?

The Lion King 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 Lion King on Netflix?

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

Is The Lion King on Amazon Prime Video?

The Lion King 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 Lion King for free?

The Lion King 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 Lion King?

Yes — The Lion King is followed by The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) in the Lion King Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Lion King?

The Lion King is the first film in the Lion King Collection.

Is The Lion King part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Lion King is part of a trilogy, alongside The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) and The Lion King 1½ (2004).

How many movies are in the Lion King Collection?

There are 3 films in the Lion King Collection: The Lion King (1994), The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) and The Lion King 1½ (2004).