How many minutes long is the original 1994 film?

The original 1994 film The Lion King is 88 minutes long.

The film was produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff. Its compact runtime carries Simba’s story from his presentation as a cub, through Mufasa’s death and Simba’s exile, to his return and confrontation with Scar.

The 88-minute figure refers to the original animated feature, not the later franchise installments or the 2019 photorealistic remake. Disney’s 1994 film combines dramatic storytelling with five major songs, including “Circle of Life,” “Hakuna Matata,” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.”

Viewers sometimes encounter slightly different timings because home-video editions can include restoration material, logos, or altered presentations. The standard listed runtime for the original feature remains 88 minutes. The 2004 direct-to-video sidequel, The Lion King 1½, has a different runtime and should not be used for this question.