Movies Like Mufasa: The Lion King

If you liked Mufasa: The Lion King (2024), a adventure and family movie directed by Barry Jenkins, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

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The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)
★ 6.9/10Also adventure and animation
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 rebellious as her father was. But Kiara drives…
2
The Lion King 1½ (2004)
★ 6.6/10Also adventure and animation
Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog are best pals and the unsung heroes of the African savanna. This prequel to the smash Disney animated adventure takes you back -- way back -- before Simba's adventure began…
3
The Lion King (2019)
★ 7.1/10Also adventure and family
Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his…
4
The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island (1997)
★ 6.3/10Also animation and family
A plague of locusts strikes the Great Valley, decimating the plants and forcing the dinosaurs to migrate in search of food. When the adults in the herd begin fighting over the scarce resources, young Littlefoot and his…
5
The Land Before Time XI: Invasion of the Tinysauruses (2005)
★ 6.3/10Also animation and family
Littlefoot and his friends return in another adventure. But this time, they aren't the smallest dinosaurs in the valley anymore.
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The Land Before Time XIII: The Wisdom of Friends (2007)
★ 6.1/10Also animation and family
Littlefoot learns a series of important lessons following an incident that nearly costs his grandmother her life. Soon afterwards, three dinosaurs arrive claiming they have lost their way.
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Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (2009)
★ 6.8/10Also animation and family
A blue harvest moon will rise, allowing the fairies to use a precious moonstone to restore the Pixie Dust Tree, the source of all their magic. But when Tinker Bell accidentally puts all of Pixie Hollow in jeopardy, she…
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The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving (1995)
★ 6.2/10Also animation and adventure
A huge meteorite has plunged into the Great Valley, cutting off the water supply and causing tension among the once-peaceful dinosaurs. While the adults argue and turn against one another, Littlefoot and his friends…
9
Tarzan & Jane (2002)
★ 6/10Also animation and family
With the first anniversary of her wedding to Tarzan beckoning, Jane ponders how to make it the perfect English celebration.
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The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire (2000)
★ 6.2/10Also adventure and animation
Littlefoot and his pals set off in search of a "stone of cold fire" that fell from the night sky. Since he's the only one who has seen it though, nobody really believes him. Petrie's uncle Pterano offers support only…
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The Land Before Time XII: The Great Day of the Flyers (2006)
★ 6.2/10Also animation and family
As the Great Day of the Flyers nears, the Great Valley's flying youngsters are eager to participate in the annual exhibition to show off their skills. Everyone, that is, except free-spirited pterodactyl Petrie, whose…
12
Belle's Magical World (1998)
★ 6.2/10Also animation and family
Belle, the Beast, Lumiere, Cogsworth and the rest of those zany castle residents use their imaginations to embark on three magical, storybook adventures. This direct-to-video anthology serves as a "sequel" to Disney's…
13
The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave (2016)
★ 6.6/10Also animation and adventure
On a day known to the dinosaurs as "Treasure Day", Bron becomes stuck in the Mysterious Beyond. This event urges the young Longneck Littlefoot to take his friends on a quest to the Fire Mountain to save his father…
14
Rio 2 (2014)
★ 6.5/10Also animation and adventure
It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled from Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most…
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The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock (1998)
★ 6.2/10Also animation and adventure
Legends claim that Saurus Rock keeps bad luck out of the Great Valley. Is it really true? Could the mysterious Longneck named Doc be the famous Lone Dinosaur, who can defeat a Sharptooth with his lasso-like tail To…
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The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists (1996)
★ 6.2/10Also adventure and animation
Littlefoot’s grandfather falls gravely ill, and the only hope for his recovery is the "Golden Night Flower" found in the treacherous Land of the Mists. Along with his loyal friends, Littlefoot embarks on a journey to…
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The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water (2002)
★ 6.3/10Also animation and adventure
Littlefoot befriends with a mysterious, fun-loving dolphin-like creature named Mo, who is trapped in "new water" caused by heavy rain. The gang then goes on an adventure to the "big water" to bring Mo home.
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The Land Before Time VIII: The Big Freeze (2001)
★ 6.1/10Also animation and adventure
When the dinosaur families get trapped in a valley by an ice storm, one family of "spike tail" dinosaurs volunteers to leave since they consume more food than the others. Meanwhile, the young dinos and a new adult…
19
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2016)
★ 6.7/10Also family and animation
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 each of their unique abilities to…
20
Storm Boy (2019)
★ 7.1/10Also adventure and family
Storm Boy lives a lonely life with his reclusive father on a desolate coastline, but when he forms a close bond with a pelican, Mr. Percival, his life takes a new and unexpected turn.