The Lion King
Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers
The Lion King is a animation and drama movie released in 1994, directed by Rob Minkoff and Roger Allers, starring Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly and Jeremy Irons. It runs 1h 29min and is rated G in Brazil. It is movie 1 of 3 in the The Lion King collection. Also known as The Lion King 1. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Disney Plus.
Official synopsis
The greatest adventure of all is finding our place in the Circle of Life.
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.
Available to stream
- Theaters in Brazil 07/01/1994
- DVD and Blu-ray 12/30/2005
- Streaming · Disney Plus available
Where to watch The Lion King
Disney Plus
Availability in Brazil · updated 04/10/2026
Trailer for The Lion King
Official Blu-ray Trailer · YouTube
Cast of The Lion King
27 actors
Matthew Broderick
as Simba (voice)
Moira Kelly
as Nala (voice)
Jeremy Irons
as Scar (voice)
Nathan Lane
as Timon (voice)
Ernie Sabella
as Pumbaa (voice)
James Earl Jones
as Mufasa (voice)
Robert Guillaume
as Rafiki (voice)
Rowan Atkinson
as Zazu (voice)
See full cast (27)
Whoopi Goldberg
as Shenzi (voice)
Cheech Marin
as Banzai (voice)
Jim Cummings
as Ed (voice)
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
as Young Simba (voice)
Niketa Calame-Harris
as Young Nala (voice)
Madge Sinclair
as Sarabi (voice)
Zoe Leader
as Sarafina (voice)
Frank Welker
as Lions Roars (voice) (uncredited)
Cathy Cavadini
as Additional Voices (voice)
Judi Durand
as Additional Voices (voice)
Daamen J. Krall
as Additional Voices (voice)
David McCharen
as Additional Voices (voice)
Mary Linda Phillips
as Additional Voices (voice)
Phil Proctor
as Additional Voices (voice)
David J. Randolph
as Additional Voices (voice)
Brian Tochi
as Fighting Hyena (voice) (uncredited)
Roger Allers
as Laughing Hyena (voice) (uncredited)
Rob Minkoff
as Laughing Hyena (voice) (uncredited)
Jason Weaver
as Young Simba (singing voice) (uncredited)
- Director
- Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers
- Editing
- Ivan Bilancio
- Music
- Hans Zimmer
- Production
- Don Hahn
- Screenplay
- Linda Woolverton, Jonathan Roberts, Irene Mecchi
Where you've seen the cast of The Lion King
- Moira Kelly as Nala (voice) is also in Girl in the Bunker (2018)
- Jeremy Irons as Scar (voice) is also in Assassin's Creed (2016)
The Lion King movies in order
3 movies · in release order
The film franchise mainly revolves about a pride of lions who oversee a large swath of African savanna as their «kingdom» known as the Pride Lands, with their leader Simba watching over it as «king». In the original film, Simba was tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King.
See the The Lion King franchise
Frequently asked questions about The Lion King
Where to watch The Lion King?
In Brazil, The Lion King is available on Disney Plus.
Is The Lion King on any streaming service?
Yes. It is available to stream on Disney Plus.
Is The Lion King on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 04/10/2026, The Lion King was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Disney Plus.
How long is The Lion King?
The Lion King runs 1h 29min (89 minutes).
What is the age rating of The Lion King?
In Brazil, it is rated G.
What year did The Lion King come out?
The Lion King came out in 1994. In Brazil, it opened in theaters on 07/01/1994.
How much did The Lion King gross?
The Lion King grossed US$ 763.5 million worldwide. Its budget was US$ 45 million.
Is The Lion King part of a franchise?
Yes. It is movie 1 of 3 in the The Lion King collection. Also known as The Lion King 1. The story continues in The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998).
The Lion King details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production companies
- Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation
- Collection
- The Lion King · 1 of 3
- Budget
- US$ 45 million
- Worldwide box office
- US$ 763.5 million
- Official website
- movies.disney.com
Themes
Images from The Lion King
Movies like The Lion King
Build your movie schedule
Plan what you'll watch this year, earn points and climb the ranking.
