Lion
“The search begins”
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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.
Cast
Dev Patel
as Saroo Brierley
Rooney Mara
as Lucy
David Wenham
as John Brierley
Nicole Kidman
as Sue Brierley
Abhishek Bharate
as Guddu
Divian Ladwa
as Mantosh Brierley
Priyanka Bose
as Kamla Munshi
Deepti Naval
as Saroj Sood
Tannishtha Chatterjee
as Noor
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
as Rama
Sunny Pawar
as Young Saroo
Keshav Jadhav
as Young Mantosh
Benjamin Rigby
as Waiter
Kaushik Sen
as Police Official
Riddhi Sen
as Cafe Man
Arka Das
as Sami
Emilie Cocquerel
as Annika
Pallavi Sharda
as Prama
Sachin Joab
as Bharat
Menik Gooneratne
as Swarmina
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About Lion
“The search begins”
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. Running 118 minutes.
Lion Cast and Characters
The cast features Dev Patel (as Saroo Brierley), Rooney Mara (as Lucy), David Wenham (as John Brierley), Nicole Kidman (as Sue Brierley), and Abhishek Bharate (as Guddu). Their performances are a major reason Lion has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Lion keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Lion online for free?
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How long is Lion?
Lion runs for 118 minutes (about 2 hours).
Is Lion good? What's the rating?
Lion holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 6,961 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Lion?
The main cast includes Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham, and Nicole Kidman, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Lion available in English?
Yes — Lion was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Lion released?
Lion was released in 2016.
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Where can I watch Lion for free?
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What is Lion about?
Lion is a Drama English-language film. 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.
When was Lion released?
Lion was released on November 24, 2016. It has a runtime of 1h 58m. The film was produced by The Weinstein Company.
Who stars in Lion?
Lion stars Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham and Nicole Kidman. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Lion available in HD?
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