Lion
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Netflix.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling.
Trailers and promos
Lion Official Trailer 2 - Out Now on Blu-Ray and DVD
Lion Official Trailer
Lion - 6 Academy Award Nominations
Lion - "6 Academy Award Nominations"
LION - TRAILER (60")
LION - TRAILER (30")
LION - The Journey Home
Academy Conversations: Lion
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Frequently asked questions about Lion
Where can I watch Lion in the United States?
Lion is available to stream on Netflix in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Lion on Netflix?
Yes. Lion is streaming on Netflix in the United States.
Can I watch Lion for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Lion needs a subscription to Netflix, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling.
What are the ratings for Lion?
Lion scores 8.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Lion?
Lion stars Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham, Nicole Kidman, and Abhishek Bharate. Garth Davis is the director.
How long is Lion?
Lion runs 1h 58m (118 minutes).
When did Lion come out?
Lion was released on November 24, 2016.
Which studio made Lion?
Lion was produced by The Weinstein Company, See-Saw Films, and Screen Australia in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
What was the budget for Lion?
Lion was made on a budget of $12,000,000.
How much did Lion make at the box office?
Lion grossed $140,312,928 worldwide, against a budget of $12,000,000.
What languages is Lion in?
Lion is in Bengali, English, and Hindi, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.