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Movies like The Lion King (1994)

6 films to watch after The Lion King, ranked by how well they match its tone — not just its genre.

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.

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    Bambi (1942)

    Fit 66%

    Shares Animation, Drama and Family with The Lion King.

    Bambi's tale unfolds from season to season as the young prince of the forest learns about life, love, and friends.

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    Finding Nemo (2003)

    Fit 60%

    Shares Animation and Family with The Lion King.

    Nemo, an adventurous young clownfish, is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist's office aquarium. It's up to his worrisome father Marlin and a friendly but forgetful fish Dory to bring Nemo home -- meeting vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish, hungry seagulls, and more along the way.

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    The Little Mermaid (1989)

    Fit 59%

    Shares Animation and Family with The Lion King.

    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. Memorable songs and characters -- including the villainous sea witch Ursula.

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    The Jungle Book (1967)

    Fit 58%

    Shares Family and Animation with The Lion King.

    The boy Mowgli makes his way to the man-village with Bagheera, the wise panther. Along the way he meets jazzy King Louie, the hypnotic snake Kaa and the lovable, happy-go-lucky bear Baloo, who teaches Mowgli "The Bare Necessities" of life and the true meaning of friendship.

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    The Lion King (2019)

    Fit 42%

    Shares Drama, Family and Animation with The Lion King.

    Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

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    Bambi II (2006)

    Fit 35%

    Shares Animation, Drama and Family with The Lion King.

    Return to the forest and join Bambi as he reunites with his father, The Great Prince, who must now raise the young fawn on his own. But in the adventure of a lifetime, the proud parent discovers there is much he can learn from his spirited young son.

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