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#4 of 1994

The Lion King (1994)

1994 · 88 minutes · Directed by Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff
IMDb rating8.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Box office gross$979M

Synopsis

In the Pride Lands of Eastern Africa, a pride of lions rules over the kingdom from Pride Rock. King Mufasa and Queen Sarabi's newborn son, Simba, is presented to the gathered animals by Rafiki, the mandrill who is the kingdom's shaman and advisor. Mufasa's younger brother, Scar, covets the throne and plots to eliminate Mufasa and Simba so that he may become king.

Starring

Matthew BroderickJames Earl JonesJeremy IronsJonathan Taylor ThomasMoira Kelly
Box office
$979 million
Budget
$45 million
IMDb votes
1,284,129

Where to watch The Lion King in Canada

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