The Lion King (1994)

Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.

Genres: Animation, Family, Drama

What to watch after The Lion King

• Aladdin (1992) — Same subject: cartoon, villain
• Beauty and the Beast (1991) — Same subject: villain
• Mulan (1998) — Same feel: emotional, dramatic
• The Little Mermaid (1989) — Two steps away in the credits
• Lion (2016) — Same feel: emotional, dramatic
• Hercules (1997) — Irene Mecchi wrote for both