The Lion King Release date: June 15th 1994 Length: 88 minutes DVD purchase Status: Currently unavailable The Lion King fun: Visit Clipart Desktop wallpaper Set amid the majestic beauty of the Serengeti, Disney's epic saga tells of the love between a proud lion ruler, Mufasa and his son Simba. Out from the shadows prowl Simba's envious uncle Scar and his hyena henchmen. Their scheming for the throne leads to tragedy...and Simba's exile from the kingdom he should rightfully rule. Befriended by the warmhearted warthog Pumbaa and his manic meerkat companion, Timon, Simba forgets his regal responsabilities and adopts a carefree lifestyle. But can Rafiki, a wise baboon, help Simba reclaim his true destiny in the "Circle of Life"?