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Lion

2016, Movie, 1h 58min

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.

Country: United Kingdom,United States,Australia

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Reviews

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...a strong cast, international themes and an emotional true story.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Marc Savlov

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...has a magical, thrilling first act set amidst the chaotic hurly-burly of Kolkata (...) and a “bring your handkerchiefs” final act...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Dan Jolin

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...Patel turns in a career-best performance which finally delivers on his early 'Slumdog Millionaire' promise...

Read full review at Empire

Critic Daniel Hånberg Alonso

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…får gråtkanalerna att svämma över.

Read full review at Nöjesguiden

Critic Lise Ulrich

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Både ’Lion’s virkelige historie og de mere universelle følelsesmæssige komplekser omkring adoption og identitet er rørende og vigtige...

Read full review at Soundvenue

Critic Uffe Stormgaard

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Lion er en sød velspillet menneskelig australsk film...

Read full review at Cinemazone

Frequently asked questions

What is Lion about? Toggle content

"Lion" tells the incredible true story of Saroo, a young Indian boy who was separated from his family and adopted by an Australian couple. Twenty-five years later, Saroo embarks on a journey to find his birth family, using Google Earth to search for his childhood home. Along the way, he faces challenges and learns unexpected truths about his past. With the help of his adoptive mother and a local guide, Saroo finally finds his biological mother and sister in India. This heartwarming film is a testament to the power of hope, perseverance, and the human spirit.

What movies are similar to Lion? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Lion include Still Alice, 3096 Days, Beautiful Boy, Surviving Lunch, Moonlight, 55 Steps.

When was Lion released in theaters? Toggle content

Lion was released in theaters on January 6, 2017.