Want to immerse yourself in the world of wildlife and learn more about the life of the kings of the Savannah? We have prepared for you a selection of 10 best films about lions, which will not only delight you with an exciting plot, but also help you learn a lot about these amazing animals. You will see how lions hunt, defend their territory, raise cubs, and survive difficult life situations.
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- King
- The Lion King
- The Last Lions
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
- Mia and the White Lion
- The Wolf and the Lion
- Lena and Snowball
- White Lion
- Madagascar
- Napoleon and Samantha
King
IMDb: 5.1/10
2022, Adventure, Comedy, Family
France, Belgium, Not Rated
Director: David Moreau
Top Cast: Gérard Darmon, Lou Lambrecht, Léo Lorléac’h
A little lion cub named King refuses to entertain people at the zoo while on a strict diet. So King makes a life-changing decision — he escapes from his cage at the airport and ends up hiding in the home of some unsuspecting people. Inès and Alex find him, feel sympathy for him, and decide to return him to his home in distant Africa. The brother and sister leave their home and set off on a thrilling journey, thinking they are grown-up enough to handle it.
The Lion King
IMDb: 8.5/10
1994, Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Musical
USA, G
Director: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
Top Cast: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones
Released in 1994, “The Lion King” is still one of the most successful and influential animated films in animation history. Its plot, characters, and music have become classics, and phrases from the cartoon have been quoted. ‘The Lion King’ entertains and educates the audience on values such as friendship, love, courage, and responsibility. This cartoon has become a real cultural phenomenon, loved and remembered for generations.
The Last Lions
IMDb: 8.2/10
2011, Documentary, Family
USA, Botswana, PG
Director: Dereck Joubert
Top Cast: Jeremy Irons
The documentary film The Last Lions alarmingly signals that human activity can lead to the extinction of entire animal species. The film tells the tragic fate of lions, who have become victims of human greed and indifference. The viewer witnesses the devastating consequences of poaching and the loss of natural habitat. The film encourages us to think about our role in preserving the planet's biodiversity.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
IMDb: 6.9/10
2005, Adventure, Family, Fantasy
UK, USA, PG
Director: Andrew Adamson
Top Cast: Tilda Swinton, Georgie Henley, William Moseley
The image of the lion did not escape the Chronicles of Narnia franchise. The story about four children who save a magical land teaches us courage, friendship, self-sacrifice, and faith in goodness. The legendary lion, Aslan, becomes a symbol of wisdom and justice. This film is a great opportunity for the whole family to discuss important life issues and moral values.
Mia and the White Lion
IMDb: 6.5/10
2018, Adventure, Drama, Family
France, Germany, South Africa, Switzerland, Monaco, USA, PG
Director: Gilles de Maistre
Top Cast: Daniah De Villiers, Mélanie Laurent, Langley Kirkwood
Mia’s family moves to South Africa. Her new home is a farm where lions are raised. She feels homesick until she is given the responsibility of caring for a little white lion cub named Charlie. The cub has lost its parents, and Mia quickly becomes his friend. The new friends become inseparable, and nothing could tear them apart, but Charlie faces a serious danger.
The Wolf and the Lion
IMDb: 6.2/10
2021, Adventure, Drama, Family
France, Canada, PG
Director: Gilles de Maistre
Top Cast: Molly Kunz, Graham Greene, Charlie Carrick
This film raises the important issue of wildlife conservation and man's treatment of animals. Alma and her pets embark on a dangerous journey to save them from imminent death. The story shows how important it is for animals to feel safe and be able to live in their natural habitat. The film makes us think about our responsibility to the animal world.
Lena and Snowball
IMDb: 5.4/10
2021, Adventure, Comedy, Family
USA, PG
Director: Brian Herzlinger
Top Cast: Wade Williams, J. Gaven Wilde, Jason Skeen
A wealthy collector of exotic animals is expanding his collection. His loyal assistants are smugglers who are willing to do anything for profit. They manage to capture a white lion cub and are already preparing their bank accounts for a big payday, but the lion cub escapes. By fate, he encounters a girl named Lena, who also has no friends. Lena takes the lion cub home and names him Snowball, not realizing the challenges ahead.
White Lion
IMDb: 6.5/10
2010, Drama, Family
South Africa, PG
Director: Michael Swan
Top Cast: Jamie Bartlett, John Kani, Thabo Malema
Legend has it that white lions are messengers of the gods. But being different in a world where you're constantly hunted comes at a high cost. A white coat is too noticeable. So, the hero of White Lion leaves his pride, starving and struggling, until he finally meets his first friend, Nkulu. During one of their carefree games, they end up in a farmer's chicken coop, and Nkulu gets caught in a trap and dies. Now, our hero will have to hunt alone and grow into a formidable lion, ready to reclaim the pride's throne.
Madagascar
IMDb: 6.9/10
2005, Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
USA, Canada, UK, PG
Director: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath
Top Cast: Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer
The New York Zoo can spoil anyone, even a lion, a zebra, a giraffe, and a hippo. They're used to the Central Park Zoo's service and the constant flash of cameras. But deep down, they long to return home. No harm in trying — Alex, Marty, Melman, and Gloria escape from the zoo. A shipwreck brings them to Madagascar, the island of lemurs and fossas. It seems they'll have to forget about comfort and other city habits.
Napoleon and Samantha
IMDb: 6.0/10
1972, Adventure, Drama
USA, G
Director: Bernard McEveety
Top Cast: Michael Douglas, Jodie Foster, Johnny Whitaker
Perhaps everyone dreamed of having their own dog as a child. Maybe some even had one or more. But 11-year-old Napoleon was even luckier — he had a real lion named Major. The shaggy friend quickly got used to home comforts, loved playing, and enjoyed milk. But one day, their friendship was put to the test — Major saved Napoleon and his friend Samantha, preventing a wild lynx and a brown bear from making them their meal.
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