The Hungry Lion (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2018, The Hungry Lion is a drama film directed by Takaomi Ogata, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. A high-school teacher is arrested for having sexual relations with a minor. Young Hiromi finds herself in the eye of the storm when she is suspected of featuring in her teacher’s leaked sex video and her innocence is questioned by everyone around her.
Who’s in it. The Hungry Lion stars Urara Matsubayashi as Hitomi Sugimoto, Mariko Tsutsui as Yuko Sugimoto, Tomomi Sugai as Misaki Kinoshita and Nanami Hidaka as Nanami Oda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Hungry Lion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AsianCrush. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hungry Lion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hungry Lion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hungry Lion (2018)?
- In US, The Hungry Lion is available to stream on AsianCrush. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Hungry Lion worth watching?
- The Hungry Lion holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hungry Lion?
- The Hungry Lion stars Urara Matsubayashi, Mariko Tsutsui, Tomomi Sugai, Nanami Hidaka and Sakiko Kato.
- When was The Hungry Lion released?
- The Hungry Lion was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.