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Movies like The Lion King: 6 picks and where to stream
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Last updated October 24, 2026
If you liked The Lion King (1994), start with The Lion King, Bambi, The Jungle Book. These 6 picks come from TMDB's recommendations for the film and are matched on genre and audience overlap. TMDB tags The Lion King as animation, family, drama. Every pick below has at least 3,000 votes and a 6.6 rating or higher on TMDB.
| Title | Genres | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lion King (2019) | Adventure, Drama, Family | 118 min | 7.1/10 | Disney+ |
| Bambi (1942) | Animation, Drama, Family | 70 min | 7.0/10 | Disney+ |
| The Jungle Book (1967) | Family, Animation, Adventure | 78 min | 7.3/10 | Disney+ |
| The Little Mermaid (1989) | Animation, Family, Fantasy | 83 min | 7.4/10 | Disney+ |
| Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) | Animation, Adventure, Family | 102 min | 7.6/10 | Hulu, Peacock, HBO Max |
| Tarzan (1999) | Animation, Family, Adventure | 88 min | 7.4/10 | Disney+ |
Why each one fits
The Lion King
2019 · Adventure, Drama, Family · 118 min · TMDB 7.1/10
Shares Drama and Family with The Lion King. Released 25 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny.
US streaming: Disney+
Bambi
1942 · Animation, Drama, Family · 70 min · TMDB 7.0/10
Shares Animation and Drama with The Lion King. Released 52 years before.
TMDB synopsis: Bambi's tale unfolds from season to season as the young prince of the forest learns about life, love, and friends.
US streaming: Disney+
The Jungle Book
1967 · Family, Animation, Adventure · 78 min · TMDB 7.3/10
Shares Family and Animation with The Lion King. Released 27 years before.
TMDB synopsis: The boy Mowgli makes his way to the man-village with Bagheera, the wise panther.
US streaming: Disney+
The Little Mermaid
1989 · Animation, Family, Fantasy · 83 min · TMDB 7.4/10
Shares Animation and Family with The Lion King. Released 5 years before.
TMDB synopsis: This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him.
US streaming: Disney+
Kubo and the Two Strings
2016 · Animation, Adventure, Family · 102 min · TMDB 7.6/10
Shares Animation and Family with The Lion King. Released 22 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami.
US streaming: Hulu, Peacock, HBO Max
Tarzan
1999 · Animation, Family, Adventure · 88 min · TMDB 7.4/10
Shares Animation and Family with The Lion King. Released 5 years after.
TMDB synopsis: Tarzan was a small orphan who was raised by an ape named Kala since he was a child.
US streaming: Disney+
What the data says
The 6 picks average 7.3/10 on TMDB. The highest is Kubo and the Two Strings at 7.6/10, against 8.3/10 for The Lion King itself. They span 1942 to 2019 and run 70 to 118 minutes. The most common genre tags are Family and Animation. 6 of 6 stream on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026; Disney+ carries the most (5).
Questions
What are the best movies like The Lion King?
Based on TMDB's recommendations, the closest picks are The Lion King, Bambi, The Jungle Book. The full list of 6 is above with ratings and where each streams in the US.
Where can I stream The Lion King?
In the US on October 24, 2026: Disney+ (subscription). Check the service, because catalogs change.
How were these movies picked?
From TMDB's recommendation and similar-title data for this film, keeping titles with at least 3,000 votes and a TMDB rating of 6.6 or higher. I did not rank them by taste, so use the ratings as a guide, not a verdict.
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Is the streaming list current?
It was pulled on October 24, 2026 from JustWatch data via TMDB. Services rotate titles often, so verify before you plan.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.