# The Lion King (1994) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-lion-king-1994/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Editorial Rating | 87/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 89% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Director | Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff |
| Genres | Animation, Family, Drama |
| Runtime | 89 min |

## Quick answer

The Lion King (1994) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #38 (8.5/10) — The Lion King remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 81/100. Directed by Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #38 (8.5/10) — The Lion King remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, James Earl Jones, Robert Guillaume, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Cummings, Whoopi Goldberg

## Where to watch

Global: Disney+
the United States: Disney+
the United Kingdom: Disney+
Indonesia: Disney+
India: Disney+ Hotstar
Turkey: Disney+
South Korea: Disney+
Japan: Disney+
Malaysia: Disney+
Thailand: Disney+

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Lion King worth watching?**
The Lion King holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #38 (8.5/10) — The Lion King remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is The Lion King 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.

**Who directed The Lion King?**
The Lion King (1994) was directed by Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Lion King?**
83% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (87/100), Metascore (81/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.5/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Lion King?**
The Lion King is streaming on Disney+; on Disney+ in the United States; on Disney+ in the United Kingdom; on Disney+ in Indonesia; on Disney+ Hotstar in India; on Disney+ in Turkey; on Disney+ in South Korea; on Disney+ in Japan; on Disney+ in Malaysia; on Disney+ in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

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