To Walk with Lions (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1999, To Walk with Lions is a drama and adventure film directed by Carl Schultz, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Drama based loosely on the final years of Kenya game warden and lion-raiser George Adamson's life. An unofficial sequel to 'Born Free' (1966) and 'Living Free' (1972), which also dramatized the life of Adamson, this film picks up the life of George on the African wildlife preserve he runs with the help of his brother Terrence. When drifter Tony Fitzjohn arrives to work for the old men he initially takes poorly to the task, almost savaged by a lion on his first day and on the verge of leaving when he hears that his predecessor was killed in a similar incident. The arrival of a lion cub that Fitzjohn must care for and raise changes everything. Soon he finds himself helping the brothers in their fight to save lions - and, ultimately, the park itself - from the poachers, soldiers and corrupt government officials that threaten them.
Who’s in it. To Walk with Lions stars Richard Harris as George Adamson, John Michie as Tony Fitzjohn, Ian Bannen as Terence Adamson and Honor Blackman as Joy Adamson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, To Walk with Lions has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Walk with Lions page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Walk with Lions tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Walk with Lions (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for To Walk with Lions change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is To Walk with Lions worth watching?
- To Walk with Lions holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in To Walk with Lions?
- To Walk with Lions stars Richard Harris, John Michie, Ian Bannen, Honor Blackman and Kerry Fox.
- When was To Walk with Lions released?
- To Walk with Lions was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.