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Plot Summary
After Mufasa’s death, Simba, a young lion, manages to escape his evil uncle Scar. Some time later, he becomes an adult and is willing to take back control of his kingdom with the help of his friends Timon and Pumbaa.
Notice: This text may contain spoilers.
Release Date
USA
1994-06-12
(new york city, new york) (premiere)
USA
1994-06-15
(los angeles, california)
Israel
1994-06-23
No data
Brazil
1994-06-24
(limited)
Canada
1994-06-24
No data
Lesotho
1994-06-24
No data
Tunisia
1994-06-24
No data
USA
1994-06-24
No data
Uruguay
1994-06-24
No data
Chile
1994-06-30
No data
Colombia
1994-06-30
No data
Brazil
1994-07-01
No data
Cameroon
1994-07-01
No data
South Korea
1994-07-02
No data
Mexico
1994-07-03
(limited)
Venezuela
1994-07-06
No data
Argentina
1994-07-07
No data
Mexico
1994-07-07
No data
Hong Kong
1994-07-08
No data
Peru
1994-07-08
No data
Taiwan
1994-07-10
No data
Japan
1994-07-23
No data
Benin
1994-08-05
No data
Singapore
1994-08-10
No data
Norway
1994-08-18
No data
Australia
1994-08-25
No data
New Zealand
1994-08-25
No data
Uzbekistan
1994-09
No data
Thailand
1994-10
No data
France
1994-10-03
(paris) (premiere)
UK
1994-10-05
(london) (premiere)
UK
1994-10-07
No data
Niue
1994-10-12
No data
Philippines
1994-10-12
No data
Ireland
1994-10-21
No data
Indonesia
1994-10-24
No data
India
1994-10-29
No data
Switzerland
1994-11
(french speaking region)
Martinique
1994-11
No data
Mauritania
1994-11
No data
Mauritius
1994-11
No data
Spain
1994-11-08
No data
Belgium
1994-11-09
No data
France
1994-11-09
No data
Germany
1994-11-17
No data
Austria
1994-11-18
No data
Switzerland
1994-11-18
(german speaking region)
Denmark
1994-11-18
No data
Poland
1994-11-18
No data
Sweden
1994-11-18
No data
USA
1994-11-18
(re-release)
South Africa
1994-11-23
No data
Italy
1994-11-24
(turin) (premiere)
Netherlands
1994-11-24
No data
Italy
1994-11-25
No data
Gibraltar
1994-12
No data
Greece
1994-12-01
No data
Hungary
1994-12-01
No data
Slovakia
1994-12-01
No data
Finland
1994-12-02
No data
Iceland
1994-12-02
No data
Portugal
1994-12-02
No data
Slovenia
1994-12-04
No data
Croatia
1994-12-08
No data
Czech Republic
1994-12-15
No data
Marshall Islands
1995-01
No data
Russia
1995-01-20
No data
Turkey
1995-01-20
No data
China
1995-07-05
(beijing)
China
1995-07-15
No data
Estonia
1996-05-03
No data
Madagascar
1996-11-15
No data
Togo
1997-05-02
No data
Bulgaria
1999-11-17
No data
Germany
2002-12-25
(imax version)
France
2002-12-25
(imax version)
UK
2002-12-25
(imax version)
Mexico
2002-12-25
(imax version)
USA
2002-12-25
(imax version)
South Africa
2002-12-27
(imax version)
Japan
2003-01-01
(imax version)
Poland
2003-01-17
(imax version)
Russia
2003-03-31
(imax version)
Czech Republic
2003-05-15
(imax version)
USA
2003-10-06
(dvd premiere)
New Zealand
2003-12-01
(limited) (re-release)
UK
2011-06-24
(3-d version) (edinburgh international film festival)
Ukraine
2011-07-28
(3-d version)
Mexico
2011-08-12
(3-d version)
Israel
2011-08-25
(3-d version)
Peru
2011-08-25
(3-d version)
Brazil
2011-08-26
(3-d version)
Poland
2011-08-26
(3-d version)
South Africa
2011-08-26
(3-d version)
USA
2011-08-27
(hollywood, california) (3-d version) (premiere)
Croatia
2011-09-14
(3-d version)
Canada
2011-09-16
(3-d version)
Paraguay
2011-09-16
(3-d version)
USA
2011-09-16
(3-d version)
Iceland
2011-09-23
(3-d version)
Turkey
2011-09-30
(3-d version)
Netherlands
2011-10-05
(3-d version)
Argentina
2011-10-06
(3-d version)
Greece
2011-10-06
(3-d version)
UK
2011-10-07
(3-d version)
Ireland
2011-10-07
(3-d version)
Pakistan
2011-10-07
(3-d version)
Japan
2011-10-08
(3-d version)
Kuwait
2011-10-13
(3-d version)
Taiwan
2011-10-14
(3-d version)
Malaysia
2011-10-20
(3-d version)
Hong Kong
2011-10-22
(3-d version)
Singapore
2011-10-25
(3-d version)
Malta
2011-11-09
(3d version)
Germany
2011-11-10
(3-d version)
Italy
2011-11-11
(3-d version)
Philippines
2011-12-14
(3-d version)
Spain
2011-12-21
(3-d version)
Portugal
2011-12-22
(3-d version)
Barbados
2011-12-23
(3d re-release)
South Korea
2011-12-29
(3-d version)
Sweden
2012-01-06
(3-d version)
Norway
2012-01-13
(3-d version)
Finland
2012-01-20
(3-d version)
Kazakhstan
2012-03-20
(3-d version)
Russia
2012-03-22
(3-d version)
France
2012-04-11
(3-d version)
China
2012-04-22
(beijing international film festival)
France
2014-08-27
(re-release)
Armenia
2016-08-20
(tv premiere)
United Arab Emirates
2018-12-04
(blu-ray release)
Also Known As (A.K.A.)
The Lion King
(Original title)
The Lion King
Australia
O Rei Leão
Brazil
Цар Лъв
Bulgaria (Bulgarian title)
The Lion King
Canada (English title)
Le Roi Lion
Canada (French title)
狮子王
China (Mandarin title)
The Lion King
Egypt (English title)
Leijonakuningas - Juhlajulkaisu
Finland (video box title)
Le Roi Lion
France
Der König der Löwen
Germany
Az oroszlánkirály
Hungary
The Lion King
India (English title)
The Lion King
India (Hindi title)
Shir shah
Iran (Persian title)
Melech Ha-Arayot
Israel (Hebrew title)
Il Re Leone
Italy
Lion King
Japan (English title)
ライオン・キング（1994）
Japan (Japanese title)
Liūtas karalius
Lithuania
El rey león
Mexico
Løvenes konge
Norway
Król lew
Poland
Король лев
Russia
Краљ лавова
Serbia
El rey león
Spain
El Rei Lleó
Spain (Catalan title)
Lejonkungen
Sweden
Lejon Kungen
Sweden (video box title)
獅子王
Taiwan
Aslan Kral
Turkey (Turkish title)
The Lion King
UK
The Lion King
USA
Vua Sư Tử
Vietnam
Certification
Argentina
Atp
No data
Australia
G
No data
Brazil
Livre
No data
Canada
F
(ontario)
Canada
G
(british columbia/manitoba/nova scotia/quebec)
Switzerland
7
(canton of geneva)
Chile
TE
No data
Germany
0
No data
Denmark
7
No data
Spain
A
No data
Finland
K-8/5
No data
France
Tous publics
No data
UK
U
No data
Greece
K
No data
Hong Kong
I
No data
Hungary
12
(re-rating)
Hungary
KN
No data
Ireland
G
No data
India
U
No data
Iceland
L
No data
Italy
T
No data
Japan
G
No data
South Korea
12
(2017, new rating)
South Korea
All
No data
Mexico
AA
No data
Malaysia
U
(2011)
Netherlands
12
(2017, new rating)
Netherlands
6
(2011, new rating)
Netherlands
AL
No data
Norway
7
No data
New Zealand
G
No data
Peru
Apt
No data
Philippines
G
No data
Poland
b.o.
No data
Portugal
M/6
No data
Russia
0+
No data
Russia
12+
No data
Sweden
7
No data
Singapore
G
No data
Singapore
PG
(3d version)
Turkey
G
No data
Taiwan
GP
No data
USA
G
(certificate #33108)
USA
TV-PG
(tv rating)
Sensitive content guide
Sex & Nudity
None
Violence & Gore
Mild
Profanity
None
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
None
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Moderate
Awards
BAFTA Awards (1995)
Nominated
BAFTA Film Award 1995
Best Sound
Academy Awards, USA (1995)
Winner
Oscar 1995
Best Music, Original Score
Nominated
Oscar 1995
Best Music, Original Song
Golden Globes, USA (1995)
Winner
Golden Globe 1995
Best Original Song - Motion Picture
Winner
Golden Globe 1995
Best Original Score - Motion Picture
Winner
Golden Globe 1995
Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical