Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)
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Mufasa: The Lion King is streaming in New Zealand on Disney Plus.
What the audience says
Mufasa: The Lion King is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It carries a 7.3/10 on TMDB across 2,791 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Should you spend 1h 58m on it?
1h 58m of English adventure, leaning family, fine for the whole family. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 7.3/10 from 2,791 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want something grounded and small-scale
- Best for
- A weekend watch with the family
Story
Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 58m |
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Adventure / Family |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Barry Jenkins
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 4 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in New Zealand
Trailer
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