The Lion King
“The greatest adventure of all is finding our place in the Circle of Life.”
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-08
Top Cast
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Matthew Broderick
Simba (voice)
Moira Kelly
Nala (voice)
Jeremy Irons
Scar (voice)
Nathan Lane
Timon (voice)
Ernie Sabella
Pumbaa (voice)
James Earl Jones
Mufasa (voice)
Robert Guillaume
Rafiki (voice)
Rowan Atkinson
Zazu (voice)
Whoopi Goldberg
Shenzi (voice)
Cheech Marin
Banzai (voice)
Jim Cummings
Ed (voice)
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Young Simba (voice)
Niketa Calame-Harris
Young Nala (voice)
Madge Sinclair
Sarabi (voice)
Zoe Leader
Sarafina (voice)
Frank Welker
Lions Roars (voice) (uncredited)
Cathy Cavadini
Additional Voices (voice)
Judi Durand
Additional Voices (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival (3D)
Festival / Special Debut
June 15, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 15, 2017
VOD & Digital Platforms
October 7, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$45M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$763.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
16.97x
+$718.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton, Irene Mecchi
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- The Lion King
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $45M
- Worldwide Gross
- $763.5M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
Jonathan Roberts, Linda Woolverton, Irene Mecchi, Rick Maki, Lorna Cook, Francis Glebas, Barry Johnson, Gary Trousdale, Tom Sito, Joe Ranft, Mark Kausler, Burny Mattinson, Chris Sanders, Thom Enriquez, Jim Capobianco, Larry Leker, Ed Gombert, Jørgen Klubien, Andrew Gaskill, Kevin Harkey, Brenda Chapman, William Shakespeare
Hans Zimmer
Ivan Bilancio
Sarah McArthur, Don Hahn, Thomas Schumacher, Jeffrey Katzenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Roberts
Screenplay
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Roger Allers
Director
Rob Minkoff
Director
Linda Woolverton
Screenplay
Irene Mecchi
Screenplay
Ivan Bilancio
Editor
Chris Sanders
Production Design
Don Hahn
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lion King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 was directed by Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff.
Who stars in The Lion King?
The principal cast of The Lion King includes Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella.
When was The Lion King released and how long is it?
The Lion King was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Lion King?
The Lion King had a reported production budget of $45M and grossed $763.5M at the worldwide box office (16.97 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Lion King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lion King was composed by Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lion King?
The Lion King holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); CA: G (General — Suitable for all ages.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).