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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Lion King' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'The Lion King' right now, here are some finer points about the Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation animation flick.
Released June 24th, 1994, 'The Lion King' stars Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella The G movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 29 min, and received a user score of 83 (out of 100) on TMDb, which put together reviews from 18,609 experienced users.
You probably already know what the movie's about, but just in case... Here's the plot: "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."
'The Lion King' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Microsoft Store, Disney Plus, Google Play Movies, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, and YouTube .
'The Lion King' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on June 24th, 1994
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The film franchise mainly revolves about a pride of lions who oversee a large swath of African savanna as their «kingdom» known as the Pride Lands, with their leader Simba watching over it as «king». In the original film, Simba was tricked into thinking he killed his father, a guilt ridden lion cub flees into exile and abandons his identity as the future King.
