Simba: The King of the Beasts
Synopsis
Simba: The King of the Beasts is an 1928 American black-and-white silent documentary film, directed by Martin and Osa Johnson, which features the couple's four-year expedition to track the lion across Kenyan veld to his lair.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 25, 1928
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Osa Johnson, Martin E. Johnson
- Original Title
- Simba: The King of the Beasts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Osa Johnson, Martin E. Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Osa Johnson
Director
Martin E. Johnson
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Simba: The King of the Beasts.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Simba: The King of the Beasts.
Nature-Documentary
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
list9
MGM+ US - Documentary Movies
Curated list of Most Popular on MGM+ (US). Updated frequently. Last updated August 28, 2026.
More Like Simba: The King of the Beasts
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Simba: The King of the Beasts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Simba: The King of the Beasts about?
Simba: The King of the Beasts is an 1928 American black-and-white silent documentary film, directed by Martin and Osa Johnson, which features the couple's four-year expedition to track the lion across Kenyan veld to his lair.
Who directed Simba: The King of the Beasts?
Simba: The King of the Beasts was directed by Osa Johnson, Martin E. Johnson.
Who stars in Simba: The King of the Beasts?
The principal cast of Simba: The King of the Beasts includes Martin E. Johnson, Osa Johnson.
When was Simba: The King of the Beasts released and how long is it?
Simba: The King of the Beasts was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.