Where can I watch The Lion (1962)?

In US, The Lion is available to stream on fuboTV, 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 The Lion worth watching?

The Lion holds an audience score of 4.5 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?

The Lion stars William Holden, Trevor Howard, Capucine and Pamela Franklin.

When was The Lion released?

The Lion was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.

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The Lion (1962): cast, story & where to watch

1962 · Film · ★ 4.5

Released in 1962, The Lion is a drama film directed by Jack Cardiff, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. Young Tina lives with her mother and stepfather on a wildlife reserve in Kenya. While her stepfather believes this is a wonderful environment for her to grow up in, her mother becomes increasingly concerned by her behaviour. These concerns are reinforced when it is revealed that her daughter's best friend in the whole world is a fully grown lion. Worried that her daughter may be turning into a savage, she sends for her former husband, Tina's biological father, in the hope that he can take her back to civilization (in this case rural Connecticut). But it seems as though Tina's mother wants something more than a civilized upbringing for her daughter.

Who’s in it. The Lion stars William Holden as Robert Hayward, Trevor Howard as John Bullit, Capucine as Christine and Pamela Franklin as Tina.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Lion has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV 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 The Lion page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Lion tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Lion (1962)?: In US, The Lion is available to stream on fuboTV, 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 The Lion worth watching?: The Lion holds an audience score of 4.5 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?: The Lion stars William Holden, Trevor Howard, Capucine and Pamela Franklin.
When was The Lion released?: The Lion was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.