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The Lion King Review (1994) — 84% Celluloid Score

Directed by Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff · 1994 ·

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Answer Summary: Is The Lion King worth watching?

The Lion King (1994) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for The Lion King?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

87% Critic Score
89% Audience
81 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.5 IMDb /10
Runtime
1h 29m
Cast
Matthew Broderick , Moira Kelly , Jeremy Irons , Nathan Lane , Ernie Sabella , James Earl Jones , Robert Guillaume , Rowan Atkinson , Jim Cummings , Whoopi Goldberg

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (87%).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
  • Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
  • Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
  • IMDb users score it 8.5/10.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded animation, family, drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is The Lion King worth watching?

    Yes — The Lion King earns a 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    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.

    Critic Reviews

    critic The Lion King

    The Lion King (1994) Review

    Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff's The Lion King (1994) remains a defining Animation landmark from United States, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

    Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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