The African Lion
1955, English. Directed by James Algar.
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Part of Disney's True-Life Adventures series, this film focuses on the lives of lions in Africa.
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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The African Lion is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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True-Life Adventures: watch order
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- Released
- 14 September 1955
- Country
- United States of America
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In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
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1951 · 7.4/10
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1952 · 8.0/10
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Water Birds
1952 · 6.8/10
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1953 · 7.5/10
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1953 · 7.4/10
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The Living Desert
1953 · 7.1/10
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The Vanishing Prairie
1954 · 7.2/10
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The African Lion: quick answers
What should I watch before The African Lion?
Watch Bear Country (1953), Prowlers of the Everglades (1953), The Living Desert (1953), and The Vanishing Prairie (1954) first, plus 5 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The African Lion?
Next in the series: Secrets of Life (1956), Perri (1957), and White Wilderness (1958).
Is The African Lion worth watching?
The African Lion doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The African Lion?
The African Lion runs 75 minutes (1h 15m).
Does The African Lion have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The African Lion. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The African Lion parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The African Lion is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The African Lion on?
The African Lion is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The African Lion?
If you liked The African Lion, try Elephant, Jungle Cat, Africa: The Serengeti.
Who directed The African Lion?
The African Lion (1955) was directed by James Algar and stars Winston Hibler.