The Lion King is an animation movie directed by Jon Favreau and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Oliver, and James Earl Jones. The film has a $260 million budget and is 1 hour 58 minutes in length. The Lion King currently has a 6.9 IMDb rating. The movie is rated PG.
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Release dates
The official theatrical release date for The Lion King is July 12, 2019.
When will The Lion King be out on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital?
The Lion King DVD and Blu-ray release date is Friday, October 11, 2019. The estimated DVD release date is October 2019. The movie has been out for around since its theatrical release. DVD and Blu-ray releases typically come out 12-16 weeks after the theatrical premiere.
Digital HD from Amazon Video and iTunes will be available 1-2 weeks before the Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K releases – sometime in October 2019. Dates do change so check back often as the release approaches. We will update this page with more details as they become available.
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Film details
| Cinema Release Date: | July 12, 2019 |
| DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: | October 11, 2019 |
| Film Budget: | $260 million |
| Box Office: | $544 million (U.S.) |
| Length: | 1 hour 58 minutes |
| Genre: | Animation, Adventure, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Age Rating: | PG |
Plot summary
What is The Lion King about?
After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.
Trailer
Reviews
6.9 IMDb 55 Metascore
The movie has a 6.9 out of 10 IMDb rating and 55 Metascore on Metacritic. We will continue to add and update the review scores.
Parental rating
The Lion King is rated PG. Parental guidance is suggested, meaning some material may not be suitable for children. Parents are urged to give "parental guidance." The movie may contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
Film budget
How much did The Lion King cost to make?
The Lion King had a budget of $260,000,000. The movie cost over $260 million to make.
Box Office
How much did The Lion King make?
The Lion King has made over $544 million domestically at the box office. This does not include the DVD, Blu-ray, and digital sales.
Film facts
How long is The Lion King?
The movie is 1 hour 58 minutes long.
The running times are based on US timings only and all times are rounded off to the nearest minute. Other countries may have different running lengths. Theatrical releases running times differ due to the counting of frames from the first frame to the last frame of any credits.
What year did The Lion King come out?
The Lion King is released on July 12, 2019. The movie has been out for .
Who is the director of The Lion King?
Jon Favreau directed the movie.
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