Lion 2016
“The search begins”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Director
- Garth Davis
- Networks
- The Weinstein Company, See-Saw Films, Screen Australia
What is Lion?
Lion is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 24, 2016
- Studios
- The Weinstein Company, See-Saw Films, Screen Australia
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~118 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- The Weinstein Company, See-Saw Films, Screen Australia
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Overview
Lion is a film first released in 2016. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by The Weinstein Company, See-Saw Films, Screen Australia. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A lost five-year-old Indian boy survives the streets of Calcutta before an Australian adoption.”
- based on a real true story
- features notable actors like Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman
- contains challenging and emotional themes regarding lost children
Watch it if you enjoy biographical dramas based on true events.
The film deals with sensitive themes regarding a child getting lost and surviving hardships.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the film about?
A five-year-old boy gets lost in Calcutta and is later adopted in Australia, returning years later to find his family.
Is the movie based on a true story?
Yes, it is based on the nonfiction book A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Garth Davis.
Which countries produced the film?
The film is an international co-production involving Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Who stars in the film?
The cast includes Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, and Rooney Mara.
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