Strong as a Lion (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 2003, Strong as a Lion is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Manne Lindwall, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Simon is nine years old and in his world, he has a real lion as a companion. Simon is bullied at school by Alex. Simon is sure he can defeat Alex in team with the lion, but it's just in his imagination. In the real life he has no chance... until one day.
Who’s in it. Strong as a Lion stars Lisa Lindgren as Karin, Eric Lager as Simon, Magnus Krepper as Björn and Linus Nord as Alex, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Strong as a Lion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Strong as a Lion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Strong as a Lion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Strong as a Lion (2003)?
- In GB, Strong as a Lion is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Strong as a Lion worth watching?
- Strong as a Lion holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Strong as a Lion?
- Strong as a Lion stars Lisa Lindgren, Eric Lager, Magnus Krepper, Linus Nord and Ebba Wickman.
- When was Strong as a Lion released?
- Strong as a Lion was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.