The Lion Sleeps Tonight (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2018, The Lion Sleeps Tonight is a drama film directed by Nobuhiro Suwa, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. An aging movie actor who is preparing to shoot a death scene finds himself visited by the spirit of a dead, long-ago lover.
Who’s in it. The Lion Sleeps Tonight stars Jean-Pierre Léaud as Jean, Pauline Étienne as Juliette, Maud Wyler as Céline, la mère de Jules and Arthur Harari as Philippe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Lion Sleeps Tonight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lion Sleeps Tonight page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lion Sleeps Tonight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lion Sleeps Tonight (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lion Sleeps Tonight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lion Sleeps Tonight worth watching?
- The Lion Sleeps Tonight holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Lion Sleeps Tonight?
- The Lion Sleeps Tonight stars Jean-Pierre Léaud, Pauline Étienne, Maud Wyler, Arthur Harari and Isabelle Weingarten.
- When was The Lion Sleeps Tonight released?
- The Lion Sleeps Tonight was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.