The Lion King
Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.
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Director
Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
Studio
N/A
Release
24 Jun 1994
Runtime
88 min
Genres
Animation, Adventure, Drama
Cast & Characters
Matthew Broderick
Jeremy Irons
James Earl Jones
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Critical Assessment
The Lion King holds 8.5/10 on IMDb (1,248,136 votes), 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88/100 on Metacritic.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of 2026-07-30
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.5/10 on IMDb (1,248,136 votes), 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie "The Lion King" received mixed reviews with some critics praising its technical aspects and others expressing disappointment over its lackluster artwork. Reviewers also found the story to be overly sentimental and predictable. However, those who enjoyed reading Sir Tim Rice's book might find it an enjoyable adaptation.
Reviews
If you enjoy reading my reviews, please follow my blog :) First of all, this is (obviously) a SPOILER review. I mean, who hasn’t seen this movie yet? If by some extraordinary circumstances you’re one of those unlucky souls, stop. Spend the next hour and a half watching this anima…
Manuel São Bento · 10/10Certainly not one of Disney's better animations from a technical perspective - the artwork lacks the vibrancy and detail of many of their earlier stories; but the combined efforts of Sir Tim Rice, Elton John and Hans Zimmer make this an enjoyable fantasy adventure. It is told in…
CinemaSerf · 7/10