The Happy Lion
1990, English. Directed by Václav Bedřich.
Based on the book by Roger Duvoisin and Louise Fatio. A lion in a Paris zoo tries to return his friends' visits by venturing into town to see him.
- Runtime
- 0h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Details
- Released
- 1 January 1990
- Country
- Czechoslovakia, United States of America
- Written by
- Louise Fatio, Roger Duvoisin
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The Happy Lion runs 8 minutes (0h 8m).
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The Happy Lion parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Happy Lion is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Happy Lion on?
The Happy Lion isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Happy Lion?
If you liked The Happy Lion, try Koati, Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet, The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar.
Who directed The Happy Lion?
The Happy Lion (1990) was directed by Václav Bedřich and stars Rex Robbins.