The Lion
1962, English. Directed by Jack Cardiff.
"He'd tear you to pieces if I gave the word."
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 19 August 1962
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Irene Kamp, Louis Kamp
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The Lion runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Which OTT platform is The Lion on?
The Lion isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lion?
If you liked The Lion, try The Secret Life of Bees, I Am David, Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain.
Who directed The Lion?
The Lion (1962) was directed by Jack Cardiff and stars William Holden, Trevor Howard, Capucine.