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The Lion King
Wed, Jun 15, 1994
- Animation
- Family
- Drama
Film · Synopsis
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.
Trailer
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Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasSat, Jun 11, 1994Hollywood, California
- Streaming / DigitalFri, Sep 15, 2017Walt Disney Signature Collection
- PhysicalSun, Mar 5, 1995Standard & Deluxe Edition VHS
- TVSun, Sep 8, 1996The Disney Channel
GB
- In CinemasWed, Oct 5, 1994London premiere
- PhysicalFri, Oct 31, 2003Special Edition DVD / VHS
- TVThu, Dec 25, 1997Disney Channel UK
CA
- In CinemasFri, Jun 24, 1994
- Streaming / DigitalTue, Nov 12, 2019Disney+
AU
- In CinemasThu, Aug 25, 1994
- PhysicalThu, Oct 5, 1995VHS
- TVSat, Mar 10, 2012Seven Network
FR
- In CinemasWed, Nov 23, 1994
- PhysicalWed, Aug 27, 2014
DE
- In CinemasThu, Nov 3, 1994
JP
- In CinemasSat, Jul 23, 1994
Where to watch
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
Matthew Broderickas Simba (voice)
Moira Kellyas Nala (voice)
Nathan Laneas Timon (voice)
Ernie Sabellaas Pumbaa (voice)
James Earl Jonesas Mufasa (voice)
Jeremy Ironsas Scar (voice)
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