The Lion King 1994 Genres: Adventure Epic, Animal Adventure, Coming-of-Age, Epic, Hand-Drawn Animation, Jungle Adventure, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Family, Animation Style, Character Development, Emotional Weight, Family Dynamics, Generational Appeal, Iconic Soundtrack, Musical Score, Adaptation Country: United States Director: Rob Minkoff , Rob Minkoff 11 August 1962, Palo Alto, California, USA Roger Allers Roger Allers Duration: 88 Min Year: 1994 Actors: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, Whoopi Goldberg, Rowan Atkinson, Niketa Calame-Harris, Jim Cummings, Robert Guillaume, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane, Zoe Leader, Cheech Marin, Ernie Sabella, Madge Sinclair, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Frank Welker, Cathy Cavadini, Judi M. Durand Storyline: Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.