Lions for Lambs (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2007, Lions for Lambs is an action, drama, adventure and history film directed by Robert Redford, running about 92 minutes. “If you don't STAND for something, you might FALL for anything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three stories told simultaneously in ninety minutes of real time: a Republican Senator who's a presidential hopeful gives an hour-long interview to a skeptical television reporter, detailing a strategy for victory in Afghanistan; two special forces ambushed on an Afghani ridge await rescue as Taliban forces close in; a poli-sci professor at a California college invites a student to re-engage.
Who’s in it. Lions for Lambs stars Meryl Streep as Janine Roth, Tom Cruise as Senator Jasper Irving, Robert Redford as Dr. Stephen Malley and Andrew Garfield as Todd Hayes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Lions for Lambs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $64.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Lions for Lambs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lions for Lambs 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 Lions for Lambs (2007)?
- In US, Lions for Lambs is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Lions for Lambs worth watching?
- Lions for Lambs holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lions for Lambs?
- Lions for Lambs stars Meryl Streep, Tom Cruise, Robert Redford, Andrew Garfield and Michael Peña.
- When was Lions for Lambs released?
- Lions for Lambs was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.