This edition of 9 movies in 90 seconds breaks down the best lion movies and films to watch the king of the jungle roar onscreen. You will find both live action and animated movies in this list since there are multiple ways to depict this spectacular animal on the silver screen.
These movies are perfect for:
- watching African wildlife
- fans of survival films in the safari
- adventure film nights featuring lions
What is 9 In 90 Seconds? This movie guide collection offers 9 movies to watch that can help you select your next film in under 90 seconds!
What are lion movies?
Lion movies feature the ing of the jungle in all his glory. While known most famously for 1994’s The Lion King, lions are the primary or secondary characters in several movies from the past two decades. These majestic creatures of the African landscape are one of the most recognizable animals in the world.
The movies with lions in this list showcase the beauty of this apex predator through animation and live-action. The special effects improvements have also allowed filmmakers to reveal new versions of this animal to audiences that are very lifelike.
9 Lion Movies To Watch
[Pick A Film In 90 Seconds]
Madagascar
Year: 2005
Director: Eric Darnell & Tom McGrath
Run Time: 1h 26m
The Lion King
Year: 1994
Director: Roger Allers & Rob Minkoff
Run Time: 1h 28m
Beast
Year: 2022
Director: Baltasar Kormákur
Run Time: 1h 33m
The Wizard of Oz
Year: 1939
Director: Victor Fleming
Run Time: 1h 41m
The Secondhand Lions
Year: 2003
Director: Tim McCanlies
Run Time: 1h 51m
Jumanji
Year: 1995
Director: Joe Johnston
Run Time: 1h 44m
Lion
Year: 2016
Director: Garth Davis
Run Time: 1h 58m
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Year: 2005
Director: Andrew Adamson
Run Time: 2h 23m
The Lion King (2019)
Year: 2019
Director: Jon Favreau
Run Time: 1h 58m