The African Lion(Movie, 1955)

Name: The African Lion
Genre: Documentary, Kids & Family
Released: 1955
Duration: T01:15:00
Rating: 3.6

| 1h 15min | Genres: Documentary, Kids & Family

Rating: 3.6/5 (with 14 votes)

The African Lion is a 1955 American documentary film directed by James Algar. It was released by Walt Disney Productions as part of its True-Life Adventures series. The film, which was shot over a 30-month period in Kenya, Tanganyika and Uganda (as well as South Africa), focuses on the life of the lion within the complexity of the African ecosystem. At the 6th Berlin International Film Festival it won the Silver Bear (Documentaries) award. It was released on DVD in 2006 as part of the Walt Disney Legacy Collection. It can be found on the third volume of the True-Life Adventures series where it has been fully restored. ()

Where to watch The African Lion (cinema/streaming/download)?

"The African Lion" is currently available on 1 providers. The African Lion can be rented on Apple / iTunes Store (SD/HD/4K) or purchased on Apple / iTunes Store (as a download from the website or as a Blu-ray Disc/DVD).

Offers for United States of America (USA)

SubscriptionUnlimited access to all content at a fixed monthly price

RentTemporary access to individual content

Apple / iTunes Store

Duration: 1h 12min

Amazon Instant Video

Google Play Movies

Pantaflix

BuyPermanent access to individual content

Apple / iTunes Store

Duration: 1h 12min

Amazon Instant Video

Google Play Movies

YouTube Premium

Free/AdsFree streaming with ads

IMDb Freedive

Awards & Nominations for The African Lion

National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

About The African Lion

Part of Disney's True-Life Adventures series, this film focuses on the lives of lions in Africa.

Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Don't risk your personal information and online activities being exposed to hackers, government surveillance, and other online threats. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP, giving you maximum security and privacy. Take control of your online safety, switch to a VPN now. Choose one of these services to learn more:

Trailer for The African Lion + Featurettes/Teaser/Clips

The African Lion Trailer(Trailer, 1:44)

Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)

Plays in: Africa

Made by: Walt Disney Productions

Original language: English (EN)

Spoken languages: English (EN)

Translated into 8 languages: German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), French (FR), Hungarian (HU), Italian (IT), Korean (KO), Portuguese (PT)

Status: Released

Release date US: 09/14/1955

Narrator: Winston Hibler

Director: James Algar

Producer: Walt Disney

Screenwriter: James Algar, Winston Hibler, Ted Sears, Jack Moffitt

Executive Producer: Erwin Verity, Ben Sharpsteen

Film Editor: Norman Palmer

Director of Photography: Alfred Milotte, Elma Milotte

Animator: Joshua Meador, Art Riley

Composer: Paul Smith

Other Team Members: Ub Iwerks, Robert O. Cook, Evelyn Kennedy, Joseph Dubin

Keywords: lion

Movie recommendations for The African Lion

If you like The African Lion then you might also like the following movies:

In this sequel to Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway, Alexander's story is told in both the past and the present. Alexander's parents send him away from home for being too sensitive and not helping e ...

Alexander: The Other Side of Dawn

Certification unknown

1977 | 3.3/5 | 1h 36min

The African Lion(Movie, 1955)

Where to watch The African Lion (cinema/streaming/download)?

Awards & Nominations for The African Lion

About The African Lion

Ad Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Trailer for The African Lion + Featurettes/Teaser/Clips

The African Lion Trailer(Trailer, 1:44)

Additional Information

Movie recommendations for The African Lion

Similar movies as The African Lion

Lists with this Movie

Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN

Current Recommendations(20)