Recommended from age 8. Mufasa's death in photorealistic style.
Reason translated with AI from our Spanish original.
Good to know
- Death or separation
- Someone loved dies or disappears, often a parent.
- Fighting or violence
- Punches, weapons, injuries; slapstick barely counts.
High confidence
High confidence · All three models agree and know the movie well.
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Availability as of 18 October 2026. Data from JustWatch. Streaming data and logos: JustWatch.
Top cast
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Chiwetel Ejiofor (opens in a new tab) Scar (voice) -
John Oliver (opens in a new tab) Zazu (voice) -
Donald Glover (opens in a new tab) Simba (voice) -
James Earl Jones (opens in a new tab) Mufasa (voice) -
John Kani (opens in a new tab) Rafiki (voice) -
Alfre Woodard (opens in a new tab) Sarabi (voice)
Directed by: Jon Favreau (opens in a new tab)
Cast and photos: TMDB.
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What it’s about
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.
If your child is sensitive
If they get scared: under 7, a cuddle or a pause helps more than explaining it isn’t real. From 8, explaining does work.
Source: Joanne Cantor’s research (summary at Kids First) (opens in a new tab)
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