The Lion Standing in the Wind (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2015, The Lion Standing in the Wind is a drama film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. Koichiro Shimada is sent to a research facility in Kenya, Africa by a teaching hospital in Japan. He encounters a desperate situation and decides to work there as a doctor, treating patients hurt in battles. He struggles with nurses and colleagues at the hospital. Koichiro Shimada then encounters a boy soldier severely wounded mentally. This changes Koichiro Shimada’s fate.
Who’s in it. The Lion Standing in the Wind stars Takao Osawa as Koichiro Shimada, Satomi Ishihara as Wakako Kusano, Yoko Maki as Takako Akishima and Masato Hagiwara as Katsuhiko Aoki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Lion Standing in the Wind 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 The Lion Standing in the Wind page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lion Standing in the Wind tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lion Standing in the Wind (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lion Standing in the Wind change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lion Standing in the Wind worth watching?
- The Lion Standing in the Wind holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lion Standing in the Wind?
- The Lion Standing in the Wind stars Takao Osawa, Satomi Ishihara, Yoko Maki, Masato Hagiwara and Ryohei Suzuki.
- When was The Lion Standing in the Wind released?
- The Lion Standing in the Wind was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.