The Lion and the Hare (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film
Released in 1949, The Lion and the Hare is an animation film directed by Boris Dyozhkin, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. The action of the animation film takes place in an oasis. Beasts (a Hare, a Monkey, a cub of a Zebra) look at the well, discover that the water reflects them. The Monkey nearly dies, trying to quarrel with her reflection. Meanwhile, a Lion goes hunting, catches up and kills an adult Zebra. The animals consoled the orphaned cub of Zebra. The Lion, on the advice of the Snake, orders that the beasts themselves later come to him for dinner.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lion and the Hare page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lion and the Hare tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
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- Where can I watch The Lion and the Hare (1949)?
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- When was The Lion and the Hare released?
- The Lion and the Hare was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.