The Lion (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2020, The Lion is a comedy film directed by Ludovic Colbeau-Justin, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A psychiatric hospital patient pretends to be crazy. In charge of caring for this patient, a caregiver will begin to doubt the mental state of his "protégé".
Who’s in it. The Lion stars Dany Boon as Léo Milan, Philippe Katerine as Romain Martin, Anne Serra as Louise and Samuel Jouy as Swanney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Lion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lion (2020)?
- In CA, The Lion is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. 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 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lion?
- The Lion stars Dany Boon, Philippe Katerine, Anne Serra, Samuel Jouy and Sophie Verbeeck.
- When was The Lion released?
- The Lion was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.