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The Lion King (2019)

Overview

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.
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Jon Favreau profile
Jon Favreau

Director

Jeff Nathanson profile
Jeff Nathanson

Screenplay

Cast

Chiwetel Ejiofor profile
Chiwetel Ejiofor

Scar (voice)

John Oliver profile
John Oliver

Zazu (voice)

Donald Glover profile
Donald Glover

Simba (voice)

James Earl Jones profile
James Earl Jones

Mufasa (voice)

John Kani profile
John Kani

Rafiki (voice)

Alfre Woodard profile
Alfre Woodard

Sarabi (voice)

Beyoncé profile
Beyoncé

Nala (voice)

JD McCrary profile
JD McCrary

Young Simba (voice)

Shahadi Wright Joseph profile
Shahadi Wright Joseph

Young Nala (voice)

Penny Johnson Jerald profile
Penny Johnson Jerald

Sarafina (voice)

Keegan-Michael Key profile
Keegan-Michael Key

Kamari (voice)

Eric André profile
Eric André

Azizi (voice)

Chiwetel Ejiofor profile
Chiwetel Ejiofor

Scar (voice)

John Oliver profile
John Oliver

Zazu (voice)

Donald Glover profile
Donald Glover

Simba (voice)

James Earl Jones profile
James Earl Jones

Mufasa (voice)

John Kani profile
John Kani

Rafiki (voice)

Alfre Woodard profile
Alfre Woodard

Sarabi (voice)

Beyoncé profile
Beyoncé

Nala (voice)

JD McCrary profile
JD McCrary

Young Simba (voice)

Shahadi Wright Joseph profile
Shahadi Wright Joseph

Young Nala (voice)

Penny Johnson Jerald profile
Penny Johnson Jerald

Sarafina (voice)

Keegan-Michael Key profile
Keegan-Michael Key

Kamari (voice)

Eric André profile
Eric André

Azizi (voice)

Extra

Release Date

July 12, 2019

Original Language

English

Budget

$260,000,000.00

Production Company

Walt Disney Pictures logoFairview Entertainment logo

Available On

Disney Plus logoYou can visit JustWatch for more information.

Videos

Circle of Life Featurette thumbnail
Circle of Life Featurette
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More To Be Scene
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Bonus Trailer
Trailer - Take Home on DVD 25 November thumbnail
Trailer - Take Home on DVD 25 November
Academy Conversations: The Lion King thumbnail
Academy Conversations: The Lion King
Hamlet or The Lion King? Quiz thumbnail
Hamlet or The Lion King? Quiz
The Cast and Creators of The Lion King thumbnail
The Cast and Creators of The Lion King
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"Hakuna Matata" Creators' Cover
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The Making of The Lion King

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