Lion (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 2016, Lion is a drama film directed by Garth Davis, running about 118 minutes. “The search begins” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia; 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.
Who’s in it. Lion stars Dev Patel as Saroo Brierley, Rooney Mara as Lucy, David Wenham as John Brierley and Nicole Kidman as Sue Brierley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Lion sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $140.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix 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 Lion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lion (2016)?
- In US, Lion is available to stream on Netflix, 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 Lion worth watching?
- Lion holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lion?
- Lion stars Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham, Nicole Kidman and Abhishek Bharate.
- When was Lion released?
- Lion was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.