The Lion King (1994)
Audiences love it.
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The Lion King is streaming in Japan on Disney Plus.
What the audience says
The Lion King sits near the top of English films on audience ratings. It's sitting at 8.3/10 on TMDB across 20,206 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Should you spend 89 minutes on it?
89 minutes of English animation, leaning family, fine for the whole family. That score holds across 20,195 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.3/10 across 20,195 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- A weekend afternoon with the family
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 29m — short |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Family |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Roger Allers
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in Japan
Trailer
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