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The Lion King
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Jon Favreau. With Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Oliver, Donald Glover.
70.9/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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70.9/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTSimba 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 brot…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Lion King.
MoviHero lists July 12, 2019 as the release date for The Lion King. Jon Favreau is the listed director. The listed cast includes Chiwetel Ejiofor as Scar (voice), John Oliver as Zazu (voice), Donald Glover as Simba (voice), James Earl Jones as Mufasa (voice). A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 12, 2019
GenresAdventure · Drama · Family · Animation
Runtime1h 58m
DirectorJon Favreau
CastChiwetel Ejiofor as Scar (voice), John Oliver as Zazu (voice), Donald Glover as Simba (voice), James Earl Jones as Mufasa (voice)
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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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 58m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: 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 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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RATING & SOURCE
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TMDB: 70.9/100 (7.09/10) from 10,943 votes. Updated Oct 8, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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voiceZazuZazu in The Lion King (2019), played by John Oliver.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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