Movies Like The Lion King
The greatest Disney animated film — here's what to watch in its class.
The Lion King
(1994)Disney's animated masterpiece inspired by Hamlet, following Simba, a lion cub who must overcome guilt and exile to reclaim his kingdom from his murderous uncle Scar.
Best Movies & Shows If You Liked The Lion King
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The Lion King
Jon Favreau's photorealistic remake — visually astonishing, though the original's expressiveness is missed.
Bambi
Disney's original masterwork about a young deer's loss of innocence — similarly devastating.
Mulan
Disney's underrated warrior princess story — one of the studio's most exciting animated films.
Aladdin
Robin Williams's Genie remains one of cinema's greatest animated performances.
Beauty and the Beast
Disney's first animated film nominated for Best Picture — a genuine classic.
Tarzan
Disney's muscular, emotional take on Burroughs's jungle man — with a Phil Collins soundtrack.
Coco
Pixar's great father-figure story — similarly emotional, beautifully animated, and culturally rich.
Mufasa: The Lion King
Barry Jenkins's origin story prequel exploring Mufasa's journey from orphan to king.
How to Train Your Dragon
DreamWorks' finest film — a boy-and-his-dragon story with extraordinary emotional power.
Spirited Away
Studio Ghibli's masterpiece — a young girl's journey of growth in a fantastical spirit world.
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