Napoleon and Samantha (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1972, Napoleon and Samantha is an action, drama, adventure and family film directed by Bernard McEveety, running about 92 minutes. “Two runaways and a guardian lion lost in the wilderness... AN INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two young children, who, rather than part with an old pet lion who was once a circus performer, go on a perilous mountain trek to stay with a recluse friend.
Who’s in it. Napoleon and Samantha stars Michael Douglas as Danny Arlington Williams III, Jodie Foster as Samantha, Johnny Whitaker as Napoleon and Will Geer as Grandpa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Napoleon and Samantha has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Napoleon and Samantha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Napoleon and Samantha tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Napoleon and Samantha (1972)?
- In US, Napoleon and Samantha is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Napoleon and Samantha worth watching?
- Napoleon and Samantha holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Napoleon and Samantha?
- Napoleon and Samantha stars Michael Douglas, Jodie Foster, Johnny Whitaker, Will Geer and Henry Jones.
- When was Napoleon and Samantha released?
- Napoleon and Samantha was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.