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Where to Watch The Lion King(1994)

The greatest adventure of all is finding our place in the Circle of Life.

8.5IMDb
92%Rotten Tomatoes
88Metascore
AnimationFamilyDrama1h 29m

Looking for where to watch The Lion King? You can currently find The Lion King online through Disney+, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

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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The Lion King (1994), directed by Roger Allers, is an animation film and is available to stream on 6 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.5/10 and 92% on Rotten Tomatoes from 19,597 ratings, it consistently ranks among the most acclaimed films in its genre. Released in 1994, it's a 1990s animation that continues to find new audiences through streaming.

The film stars Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, and Nathan Lane. At 89 minutes, it's a quick watch. Its compact length makes it a strong pick for a mid-week watch when you don't want to commit a full evening to a single film.

If you're looking to watch The Lion King online, the best option is Disney+ for subscribers — included with the standard subscription, no rental required. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Apple iTunes, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with The Lion King and The Jungle Book, both of which are available to stream right now.

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Frequently asked

  • No — The Lion King isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Disney+.
  • The Lion King is available to stream on Disney+ in the US.
  • No — The Lion King isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Disney+.
  • No — The Lion King isn't on a free-with-ads service right now, but it's included with Disney+.
  • The Lion King runs 1h 29m (89 minutes total).
  • IMDb 8.5/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 88/100.

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