# The Lion King (1994) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-lion-king-1994/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 87% |
| Audience Score | 89% |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Director | Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff |
| Genres | Animation, Family, Drama |
| Runtime | 89 min |

## Quick answer

The Lion King (1994) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #38 (8.5/10) — The Lion King remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 81/100. Directed by Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #38 (8.5/10) — The Lion King remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## 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.

## Cast

Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, James Earl Jones, Robert Guillaume, Rowan Atkinson, Jim Cummings, Whoopi Goldberg

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Lion King worth watching?**
The Lion King holds a 84% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #38 (8.5/10) — The Lion King remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**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 (1994) was directed by Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Lion King?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 87%, audience 89%, Metascore 81/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.5/10.

**Where can I watch The Lion King?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Lion King page for current options.

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