The Lion Child (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1993, The Lion Child is a notable film directed by Patrick Grandperret.
What it’s about. In the village of Pama, Sirga the lioness and Oule the young boy, born the same day, grow up together as sister and brother. Oule discovers the world alongside Sirga, and it is through her that he learns the secrets of the brush. He knows how to speak to the trees, the beasts, the bees and the wind. But one day, horsemen arrive from the Nord to take away all of the children of the village in chains and sell them into slavery. Oule and his friend Lena are bought by a nobleman of the high plains who, terrified by Oule's powers, sends him into exile. But Oule posesses the strength of lions and he finds Sirga. With Lena, they will reconstruct the village of Pama...
Who’s in it. The Lion Child stars Salif Keita as Griot.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Lion Child has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lion Child page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lion Child (1993)?
- In CA, The Lion Child is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lion Child worth watching?
- The Lion Child holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lion Child?
- The Lion Child stars Salif Keita.
- When was The Lion Child released?
- The Lion Child was released in 1993.