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The Lion King
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff. With Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, Jeremy Irons.
8.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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8.3/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTYoung 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Lion King.
MoviHero lists June 15, 1994 as the release date for The Lion King. Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff are the listed directors. The listed cast includes Matthew Broderick as Simba (voice), Moira Kelly as Nala (voice), Jeremy Irons as Scar (voice), Nathan Lane as Timon (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 15, 1994
GenresDrama · Family · Animation
Runtime1h 29m
DirectorsRoger Allers, Rob Minkoff
CastMatthew Broderick as Simba (voice), Moira Kelly as Nala (voice), Jeremy Irons as Scar (voice), Nathan Lane as Timon (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Lion King right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Lion King runs 1h 29m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 8/10, suggesting a stronger emotional experience. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.3/10 from 20,359 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact8/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“i just wish to inform before i start this review that i still respect anyone who likes this film.”
Viewer reaction
“Certainly not one of Disney's better animations from a technical perspective - the artwork lacks the vibrancy and detail of many of their earlier stories…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“Hey, Timon! You better come look. I think he is still alive.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voicePumbaaPumbaa appears in The Lion King (1994).Open character guide voiceTimonTimon appears in The Lion King (1994).Open character guide voiceScarScar appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1994-2019, portrayed by Jeremy Irons and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceSimbaSimba appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1994-2019, portrayed by Matthew Broderick and Donald Glover. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide voiceNalaNala appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1994-2019, portrayed by Moira Kelly and Beyoncé. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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