Black Is King
2020, English. Directed by Beyoncé & Blitz Bazawule & Emmanuel Adjei & Pierre Debusschere & Ibra Ake & Jake Nava & Dikayl Rimmasch & Jenn Nkiru.
This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of "The Lion King" (2019) for today's young kings and queens in search of their own crowns.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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7.1/10 from 142 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Black Is King
Black Is King is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- BeyoncéDirector
- Blitz BazawuleDirector
- Emmanuel AdjeiDirector
- Pierre DebusschereDirector
- Ibra AkeDirector
- Jake NavaDirector
- Dikayl RimmaschDirector
- Jenn NkiruDirector
- BeyoncéCast
- Adut AkechCast
- Naomi CampbellCast
- Blue Ivy CarterCast
- Connie ChiumeCast
- Lupita Nyong'oCast
- Kelly RowlandCast
- Moonchild SanellyCast
- Nandi MadidaCast
- Nyaniso DzedzeCast
- Warren MasemolaCast
- Yemi AladeCast
Details
- Released
- 30 July 2020
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Warsan Shire, Andrew Morrow, Clover Hope
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News & fan talk
What Black Is King is based on
Black Is King is based on The Lion King, a 2019 animated film and The Lion King: The Gift, a 2019 album.
Animated film · 2019
The Lion King
Album · 2019
The Lion King: The Gift
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Black Is King: quick answers
Is Black Is King worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 142 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Black Is King?
Black Is King runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Black Is King have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Black Is King. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Black Is King parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Black Is King is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Black Is King on?
Black Is King is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Black Is King?
If you liked Black Is King, try Lemonade, BEYONCÉ, HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé.
Who directed Black Is King?
Black Is King (2020) was directed by Beyoncé and Blitz Bazawule and Emmanuel Adjei and Pierre Debusschere and Ibra Ake and Jake Nava and Dikayl Rimmasch and Jenn Nkiru and stars Beyoncé, Adut Akech, Naomi Campbell.
What is Black Is King based on?
Black Is King is based on The Lion King, a 2019 animated film and The Lion King: The Gift, a 2019 album.