The Lion King
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.
Cast & Crew
Roger Allers
Roger Allers (born c. 1949 in Rye, New York) is an American Film director and Screenwriter, storyboard artist and animator. He is well known for directing The Lion King for Disney.
Cast
Ernie Sabella
1949
James Earl Jones
1931
Jeremy Irons
1948
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
1981
Matthew Broderick
1962
Moira Kelly
1968
Nathan Lane
1956
Niketa Calame-Harris
1980
Reviews
View AllA masterpiece of storytelling
By filmaddict602 • Aug 04, 2025
'The Lion King' delivers powerful dramatic moments with emotional depth and strong character development. The dramatic elements are well-handled and moving.
A true masterpiece!
By reelreviewer875 • Aug 04, 2025
What an incredible achievement! 'The Lion King' delivers on every level - the direction is masterful, the acting is superb, and the story is both engaging and meaningful. This is cinema at its finest.