Roselyne and the Lions (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1989, Roselyne and the Lions is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix, running about 176 minutes.
What it’s about. Thierry drops out of school to apprentice as a lion tamer at the zoo where he meets Roselyne, who shares his passion. They fall in love and when he loses his job, the young lovers journey across France finding odd jobs at several circuses. In Germany, they fall under the tutelage of ageing big cat trainer, Klint, and while they are closer to realising their dreams, they find that their success drivers them part.
Who’s in it. Roselyne and the Lions stars Gérard Sandoz as Thierry, Isabelle Pasco as Roselyne, Gabriel Monnet as Frazier and Philippe Clévenot as Bracquard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Roselyne and the 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 Roselyne and the Lions page.
If you liked it. Fans of Roselyne and the Lions tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Roselyne and the Lions (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Roselyne and the Lions change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Roselyne and the Lions worth watching?
- Roselyne and the Lions holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Roselyne and the Lions?
- Roselyne and the Lions stars Gérard Sandoz, Isabelle Pasco, Gabriel Monnet, Philippe Clévenot and Günter Meisner.
- When was Roselyne and the Lions released?
- Roselyne and the Lions was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 176 minutes.