White Lion (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 2010, White Lion is a drama and family film directed by Michael Swan, running about 93 minutes. “Home is a Journey” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. According to the legend of the Shangaan, white lions are the messengers of the gods, but it has been years since one has been seen in their remote African valley. When a white lion is miraculously born into that valley, a young Shangaan named Gisani, finds himself destined to protect this rare and magnificent creature at all costs. This young lion, whom will be known as Letsatsi, is cast from his pride and forced to embark upon a perilous journey of survival.

Who’s in it. White Lion stars Jamie Bartlett as Richards, John Kani as Old Gisani, Thabo Malema as Young Gisani and Thabo Malema as Young Gisani, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, White Lion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, FlixFling and Dove Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Lion page.

If you liked it. Fans of White Lion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch White Lion (2010)?
In US, White Lion is available to stream on YouTube TV, FlixFling and Dove Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is White Lion worth watching?
White Lion holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in White Lion?
White Lion stars Jamie Bartlett, John Kani, Thabo Malema, Thabo Malema and AJ Van der Merwe.
When was White Lion released?
White Lion was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.