Lion (2016)
Movie 1h 58m ★ 8.0/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Lion is a drama movie from 2016. It is directed by Garth Davis. The cast includes Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Nicole Kidman and David Wenham. The running time is 1h 58m. Audiences give it an excellent score of 8.0 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Garth DavisDirector
- Nawazuddin Siddiquias Rama
- Nicole Kidmanas Sue Brierley
- David Wenhamas John Brierley
- Rooney Maraas Lucy
- Dev Patelas Saroo Brierley
- Abhishek Bharateas Guddu
- Divian Ladwaas Mantosh Brierley
- Priyanka Boseas Kamla Munshi
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Questions about Lion
- What genre is Lion?
- Lion is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in Lion?
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Nicole Kidman, David Wenham, Rooney Mara, Dev Patel appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Lion?
- Garth Davis directed Lion.
- How long is Lion?
- Lion runs for 1h 58m (118 minutes).
- Is Lion worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 8.0/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Lion?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
