Lion
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A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia; 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Lion
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 2016-11-24
- Runtime: 118 minutes
- Rating: 8.044/10 (6728 votes)
- Budget: $12,000,000
- Revenue: $140,312,928
- Production Companies: The Weinstein Company, See-Saw Films, Screen Australia, Aquarius Films, Sunstar Entertainment
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 4.7247
- Languages: Bengali, English, Hindi
Cast & Crew
Dev Patel
as Saroo Brierley
Rooney Mara
as Lucy
David Wenham
as John Brierley
Nicole Kidman
as Sue Brierley
Abhishek Bharate
as Guddu
Divian Ladwa
as Mantosh Brierley
Priyanka Bose
as Kamla Munshi
Deepti Naval
as Saroj Sood
Tannishtha Chatterjee
as Noor
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
as Rama
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
LION - The Journey Home
LION Cast Q&A: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Priyanka Bose, Rooney Mara and more | TIFF 2016
Lion - 6 Academy Award Nominations
Academy Conversations: Lion
Lion - "6 Academy Award Nominations"
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lion?▼
Lion is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2016-11-24.
Who are the main actors in Lion?▼
The main cast includes Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham, Nicole Kidman, Abhishek Bharate, .
Where can I watch Lion online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Lion is available.
Is Lion based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of Lion?▼
Lion has an IMDb rating of 8.044/10 based on 6728 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Lion?▼
The movie had a production budget of $12,000,000 and earned $140,312,928 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Lion?▼
The soundtrack was composed by The Weinstein Company, See-Saw Films, Screen Australia, Aquarius Films, Sunstar Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Lion filmed?▼
Lion was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Lion?▼
The total runtime of Lion is 118 minutes.
Is Lion suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Lion?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Lion.
Does Lion have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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