The Lion
2020, French. Directed by Ludovic Colbeau-Justin.
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".
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 29 January 2020
- Original title
- Le Lion
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Alexandre Coquelle, Matthieu Le Naour
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The Lion: quick answers
Is The Lion worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 229 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lion?
The Lion runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Lion have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lion. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lion parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Lion yet.
Which OTT platform is The Lion on?
The Lion isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 January 2020. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lion?
If you liked The Lion, try L'Opération Corned Beef, Taking Care of Business, Thunderstruck.
Who directed The Lion?
The Lion (2020) was directed by Ludovic Colbeau-Justin and stars Dany Boon, Philippe Katerine, Anne Serra.