The Lion Roars (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2002, The Lion Roars is a notable film directed by Joe Ma, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Soong Dynasty, a beautiful woman named Liu is searching for a husband, but is unable to find one until she hears the avant-garde poetry of Chen. Soon the two are married and Chen discovers that his new bride is violently temperamental and insanely jealous, who limits his activities and lifestyle. When a princess falls in love with the poet and the Emperor decrees that Chen must take the princess in as a second-wife. The love between Liu and Chen is put to the test.
Who’s in it. The Lion Roars stars Cecilia Cheung as Moth Liu, Louis Koo as Seasonal Chan, Fan Bingbing as Princess and Emotion Cheung Kam-Ching as Wong Choy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Lion Roars 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 Roars page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lion Roars (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lion Roars change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lion Roars worth watching?
- The Lion Roars holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lion Roars?
- The Lion Roars stars Cecilia Cheung, Louis Koo, Fan Bingbing, Emotion Cheung Kam-Ching and Raymond Wong Ho-Yin.
- When was The Lion Roars released?
- The Lion Roars was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.