The Lion King
An animated Shakespearean epic where a lion prince's journey through loss and exile becomes a vibrant tapestry of responsibility, destiny, and the enduring rhythm of the Circle of Life.
The Lion King
The Lion King

"The greatest adventure of all is finding our place in the Circle of Life."

15 June 1994 United States of America 89 min ⭐ 8.3 (19,053)
Director: Roger Allers Rob Minkoff
Cast: Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane, Ernie Sabella, James Earl Jones
Drama Animation Family Adventure
The Circle of Life Responsibility and Duty Good vs. Evil Loss, Grief, and Guilt
Budget: $45,000,000
Box Office: $763,455,561

The Lion King - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details

Easter Eggs

In one scene, as Simba collapses on a cliff, the dust he kicks up appears to momentarily form the letters 'SFX'.

This was an intentional inside joke from the special effects (SFX) team who worked on the film. For years, there was a rumor that the letters spelled out something else, but it has been confirmed by the animators to be 'SFX'.