The Lion King Review (1994) — 83% Celluloid Score
Directed by Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff · 1994 ·
The Lion King (1994) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- Disney+
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home
Where to watch The Lion King by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Indonesia | Disney+ |
| Japan | Disney+ |
| Malaysia | Disney+ |
| South Korea | Disney+ |
| Thailand | Disney+ |
| Turkey | Disney+ |
| United Kingdom | Disney+ |
| United States | Disney+ |
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Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (87/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.5/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded animation, family, drama pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
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Is The Lion King worth watching?
Yes — The Lion King earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
IMDb Top 250 #38 (8.5/10) — The Lion King remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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Critic Reviews
The Lion King (1994) Review
★★★★½
Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff's The Lion King (1994) remains a defining Animation landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
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