The Lion King (2019)
The king has returned.
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
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| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 12 July 2019 |
| Genre | Adventure, Drama, Family, Animation |
| Director | Jon Favreau |
| Starring | Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Oliver and Donald Glover |
| Runtime | 118 min |
| Rated | PG |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes 52% · Rotten Tomatoes (average) 6/10 · Metacritic 55/100 · TMDB users 7.1/10 |
| Box office | $1.65 billion worldwide |
Where to watch The Lion King
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What kind of watch this is
Jon Favreau directed a 2019 film that runs 118 minutes. It swaps hand-drawn animation for photorealistic CGI, which changes the texture but not the bones. Simba idolizes his father, Mufasa, until Scar, the brother with a plan, turns that devotion into exile. The movie leans hard on nostalgia, trusting that you already know how it ends. Chiwetel Ejiofor voices Scar, and Donald Glover is Simba. It is a faithful retelling of a story you have likely seen before, just rendered in higher fidelity.
What the critics said
Rotten Tomatoes reports a 52% approval rating, based on 437 reviews, with an average score of 6/10. Metacritic assigns a 55 out of 100, signaling mixed or average reception. The film holds the record for the highest-grossing movie with a "rotten" rating on the former site. Critics were divided on its fidelity. Kenneth Turan called it "polished, satisfying entertainment." Todd McCarthy argued the "aesthetic caution and predictability" wore down the film in the second half. The digital animals drew criticism for lacking facial expressions and body movement to tell the story.
How it did with audiences
The Lion King pulled in $1.7 billion worldwide, a figure that makes it the highest-grossing animated film of all time. It held that crown until 2024, when Inside Out 2 stepped in to take the title. The US market alone contributed $543 million, while China added $116 million. Deadline Hollywood pegged the net profit at $580 million. On TMDB, users rate it 7.1 out of 10. It was a financial monster that eventually grew too big for its own category.
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Sources
- The Lion King on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q27044293 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “The Lion King (2019 film)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
- Where to watch and prices: Binge Boss, from TMDB watch-provider data (powered by JustWatch) and our own provider list
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