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Top 22 Movies About Lions, Tigers & Other Jungle Animals

by Disha Ajmani
August 14, 2023

Movies About Lions: Read on for a list of movies featuring lions, tigers, leopards, and other animals in the jungle and zoo. 

The beautiful nature of lions in the wild has served as the inspiration for numerous well-known documentaries, TV shows, animations, and motion pictures over the years. In fact, Simba is the first name that comes to mind when we think of movies about lions. However, there are many other wonderful movies that feature the King of the Jungle. Besides, there are also other wonderful movies that feature different animals in the jungle.

Movies About Lions

Movies About Lions
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For animal lovers, here is a list of some of the best movies about lions. 

List Of Movies About Lions

1. Prey

Movies about lions
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While on vacation in Africa, an American family gets lost in a wildlife reserve and is pursued by lions. David’s family is stuck in a jeep that is being stalked by lions. He gets the reserves guide and hunter Crawford to help him rescue his family. 

2. Roar

Films on lions
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A Chicago-based naturalist lives in East Africa with large cats. He is excited about the arrival of his family of four. But due to a mix-up, he is now looking for his family who has been abandoned in the care of wild lions.

3. The Incredible Shrinking Man

Movies featuring animals
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Medical science is helpless to stop Scott Carey from shrinking after being exposed to radiation and pesticide together. He then faces his own ups and downs, as well as lions! (Watch it on Amazon Prime)

More Movies About Lions 

4. Tales From The Darkside

Films on animals and beasts
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Three terrifying tales are told by a small child to frighten off a witch who wants to eat him. And yes, there are lions in this film too!

5. Prey (2016)

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A zoo veterinarian finds herself in charge of the city-wide search for a gigantic lion terrorizing the Dutch metropolis of Amsterdam. Watch this film as her quest turns into a gruesome journey. 

6. The Ghost And The Darkness

Films featuring animals
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Two lions start attacking nearby construction workers. It is up to a bridge engineer and an old, seasoned hunter to start a search for them.

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Movies About Lions And Other Animals

7. The Velvet Queen

Documentaries on animals
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This film is a documentary shot in Tibet. The two cameramen are filming the stunning beauty of the wilderness and are in pursuit of the snow leopard. 

8. The Wild Beasts

Films on beasts and animals
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PCP in the water supply of a sizable city zoo has contaminated its drinking water. This causes the animals to lose control and go amok. How will the authorities now control these wild beasts? Watch the movie to know!

9. Day Of Animals

Films on animals
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The ozone layer is depleting causing animals living in higher altitudes to run amok. But a party of hikers unaware of the jungle conditions ventures into the forests as a struggle for survival begins.

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Movies About Lions & Tigers

10. Burning Bright

Films on tigers
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A young woman and her autistic younger brother are the main characters of a suspenseful story that takes place during a cyclone inside a house. But guess what? They are accompanied by a ferocious tiger.

11. Maneater

Films on tigers
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A tiger has escaped into a tiny town. A young child, the sheriff, and the hunter are the only people who can kill the tiger and save the town. 

12. Strays

Films on beasts
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A dysfunctional family moves into a remote home where they discover and adopt two cats. However, as it turns out, they are not alone!

More Movies About Lions & Tigers

13. Life Of Pi

Films featuring tigers
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A young guy who survives a maritime calamity is thrust into an epic quest of exploration and adventure. He unexpectedly bonds with a terrifying Bengal tiger who is also a survivor while being cast out.

14. Big Cat Diary

Movies on lions
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Join Jonathan Scott, Simon King, and other experts and film crews on an expedition as they go across the Masai Mara game park in Kenya, Africa.

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Movies About Lions & Beasts

15. Sabretooth

Movies about beasts
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A genetically modified sabretooth cat escapes and starts to prey on innocent humans. Scientists are forced to frantically track it down.

16. Attack Of Sabretooth

Films on beasts
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The avaricious and dishonest owner of the Valalola Resort Primal Park in the Fiji Islands invites guests and investors to an opening celebration. The inauguration of his hotel and zoo compound, however, turns into a disturbing nightmare. 

17. The Mighty Peking Man

Films on animals
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King Kong protects the sexy Russian Tarzanette from a massive Himalayan beast in this film. The movie is shot in India and has adult content. 

18. Queen Of The Amazons

Films on animals
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A woman’s spouse went missing while on a forest expedition. To help her search for him in the bush, she hires a guide. But they find that a barbaric female tribe has kidnapped him.

Movies About Lions And The Jungle

19. The Junglebook (1942)

Movies about the jungle
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Most of us have either read or watched Rudyard Kipling’s delightful The Jungle Book. It is an adorable movie about a youngster who was reared by animals. And how he tries to fit in.

20. The Junglebook (2016)

Films on the jungle
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A man-cub named Mowgli sets out on a voyage of self-discovery with the aid of a panther named Bagheera and a free-spirited bear named Baloo. He is forced to leave the forest due to a threat from the tiger Shere Khan. Will he be able to defeat the mighty Sher? (Watch it on Amazon Prime)

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Movies About Lions And Other Animals

21. Black Zoo

Movies on animals
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The proprietor of a tiny zoo is not the best of the owners. He keeps the animals in pathetic conditions. However, he believes he is doing a great job. And to clean up his zoo he employs beasts to eliminate rival animals.

22. The Lion King

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“The Lion King,” a timeless masterpiece crafted by Disney, unfolds the epic saga of Simba, a youthful lion prince. Tasked with reclaiming his rightful throne following the tragic loss of his father, Mufasa, Simba embarks on a transformative journey. Guided by his companions, Timon and Pumbaa, he gains invaluable insights, confronting his past and embracing his destiny. Against the breathtaking backdrop of the African savannah, the film delves into themes of self-discovery, duty, and the eternal cycle of existence. With its mesmerizing animation, iconic melodies, and unforgettable characters, “The Lion King” has enthralled generations since its 1994 debut. 

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