The Lion King
"The king has returned."
Originally released in 2019. The Lion King is a adventure/drama film. directed by Jon Favreau.
Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Oliver, and Donald Glover
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 12, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (10,602 votes)
Budget
$260M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.7B
6.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Scar (voice)
John Oliver
as Zazu (voice)
Donald Glover
as Simba (voice)
James Earl Jones
as Mufasa (voice)
John Kani
as Rafiki (voice)
Alfre Woodard
as Sarabi (voice)
Beyoncé
as Nala (voice)
JD McCrary
as Young Simba (voice)
Shahadi Wright Joseph
as Young Nala (voice)
Penny Johnson Jerald
as Sarafina (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $260,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,662,020,819
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Fairview Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lion King 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 t...
Who directed The Lion King?
The Lion King was directed by Jon Favreau.
How long is The Lion King?
The Lion King has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was The Lion King released?
The Lion King was released on July 12, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lion King?
The main cast of The Lion King includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Oliver, Donald Glover, James Earl Jones, John Kani.
Is The Lion King worth watching?
The Lion King has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 10,602 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.