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10 Best Movies Like The Lion

If you loved The Lion, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar

2016★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Lion for fans of Adventure & Family & TV Movie. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Set in the African savannah, the film follows Kion as he assembles the members of the 'Lion Guard'. Throughout the film, the diverse team of young animals will learn how to utilize...

#2
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride

1998★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Lion for fans of Adventure & Drama & Family. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The circle of life continues for Simba, now fully grown and in his rightful place as the king of Pride Rock. Simba and Nala have given birth to a daughter, Kiara who's as rebelliou...

#3
Hilda and the Mountain King

Hilda and the Mountain King

2021★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Lion for fans of Adventure & Family & TV Movie. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

When Hilda wakes up in the body of a troll, she must use her wits and courage to get back home, become human again — and save the city of Trolberg....

#4
Itinerary of a Spoiled Child

Itinerary of a Spoiled Child

1988★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Lion for fans of Adventure & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A foundling, raised in the circus, Sam Lion becomes a businessman after a trapeze accident. However, when he reaches fifty and becomes tired of his responsibilities and of his son ...

#5
Two by Two: Overboard!

Two by Two: Overboard!

2020★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Lion for fans of Adventure & Family. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Two misfit castaways struggle to reunite an unorthodox family, out-run a volcano, and negotiate a peace deal on a creaking Ark....

#6
iCarly: iGo to Japan

iCarly: iGo to Japan

2008★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Lion for fans of Adventure & Family & TV Movie. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Carly, Sam and Freddie kick off their adventure in Japan on a tin can of a plane packed with caged possums and piloted by Spencer's odd acquaintance....

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