Movies like Lions for Sale (1941)
The best movies like Lions for Sale (1941) are Born Free (1966), Prey (2007) and The Hollow Child (2018). If Lions for Sale hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- Highest ratedRemember the Titans (2000)7.7/10 from 3,137 votes
- NewestThe Tiger's Apprentice (2024)Released 2024
Born Free (1966)
At a national park in Kenya, English game warden George Adamson and his wife, Joy, care for three orphaned lion cubs. After the two larger lions are shipped off to a zoo in the Netherlands, the smallest of the three, Elsa, stays with the couple. When Elsa is blamed for causing an elephant stampede in the nearby village, head warden John Kendall demands the young lion either be trained to survive in the wilds of the Serengeti or be sent to a zoo.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisPrey (2007)
An American family on holiday in Africa becomes lost in a game reserve and stalked by vicious killer lions.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Hollow Child (2018)
Samantha has lived her whole life in different foster homes. Now living in a small town, she never feels like she quite fits in, even with her own current foster family who might adopt her, or the boy who follows her around doing her classwork. So, it’s perhaps natural that she doesn’t know what to do with a curious tagalong little sister named Olivia. One day, Sam callously ditches Olivia, who wanders off into the woods on her own and disappears.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2016)
Set in the African savannah, the film follows Kion as he assembles the members of the 'Lion Guard'. Throughout the film, the diverse team of young animals will learn how to utilize each of their unique abilities to solve problems and accomplish tasks to maintain balance within the Circle of Life, while also introducing viewers to the vast array of animals that populate the prodigious African landscape.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998)
The circle of life continues for Simba, now fully grown and in his rightful place as the king of Pride Rock. Simba and Nala have given birth to a daughter, Kiara who's as rebellious as her father was. But Kiara drives her parents to distraction when she catches the eye of Kovu, the son of the evil lioness, Zira. Will Kovu steal Kiara's heart?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTake Down (2016)
Sons and daughters of international billionaires are sent to an boot camp where they are taught basic survival skills in hopes it will teach them responsibility. When they are taken hostage and taken for ransom by kidnappers, they will need to utilize every skill they learned to survive.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisRescued by Ruby (2022)
Chasing his dream to join an elite K-9 unit, a state trooper partners with a fellow underdog: clever but naughty shelter pup Ruby. Based on a true story.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFast, Cheap & Out of Control (1997)
Errol Morris interweaves the stories of four men, each driven to create eccentric worlds from their unique obsessions, all of which involve animals: a lion tamer shares his theories on the mental processes of wild animals; a topiary gardener devotes a lifetime to shaping bears and giraffes out of hedges and trees; a man fascinated with hairless mole rats; and an MIT scientist who has designed complex, autonomous robots that can crawl like bugs.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Last Lions (2011)
In Botswana's Okavango Delta, an ostracized lioness and her two cubs must fight alone to survive - overcoming all manner of hazards. Their only defense is to escape to Duba Island -- and with that, an unknown future. The setting for this epic tale is one of the last regions where lions can live in the wild. Faced with dwindling land and increasing pressure from hunting, lions - like our lone lioness and her cubs - are approaching the brink of extinction.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisJerry and the Lion (1950)
Jerry agrees to help an escaped circus lion, whose first need is food. But first they'll have to evade Tom, who heard the news bulletin and is armed with a shotgun.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like this1BR (2019)
When Sarah lucks into a sweet one-bedroom at Asilo Del Mar Apartments in Los Angeles, she thinks she's hit the jackpot. It's got plenty of space, friendly tenants, group BBQs and even a cute neighbour next door. All is not what it seems: loud noises start keeping her awake at night; her cat is missing; everyone seems to be a little too helpful and friendly, except for the weirdo, Lester. Soon, Sarah learns she didn't choose this apartment — it chose her.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisArmy of the Dead (2021)
Following a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries take the ultimate gamble: venturing into the quarantine zone to pull off the greatest heist ever attempted.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisAfrican Cats (2011)
African Cats captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother’s strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a once banished lion.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Mechanic (2011)
Arthur Bishop is a 'mechanic' - an elite assassin with a strict code requiring professional perfection and total detachment. One of an elite group of assassins, Bishop may be the best in the business - with a unique talent for cleanly eliminating targets. When Harry McKenna, his close friend and mentor, is murdered, Harry's son comes to him with vengeance in his heart and a desire to learn Bishop's trade, signaling the birth of a deadly partnership.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTwin Sitters (1994)
An evil business executive is releasing dangerous toxins and the Barbarian Brothers set out to stop his evil work.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Horse Whisperer (1998)
The mother of a severely traumatized daughter enlists the aid of a unique horse trainer to help the girl's equally injured horse.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Jungle Book (2016)
After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli, a man-cub fostered by wolves, is forced to flee the jungle, and he embarks on a journey of self-discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera, and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRemember the Titans (2000)
After leading his football team to 15 winning seasons, coach Bill Yoast is demoted and replaced by Herman Boone – tough, opinionated and as different from the beloved Yoast as he could be. The two men learn to overcome their differences and turn a group of hostile young men into champions.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Tiger's Apprentice (2024)
After the death of his grandmother, Tom Lee discovers he is part of a long lineage of magical protectors known as the Guardians. With guidance from a mythical tiger named Hu and the other Zodiac animal warriors, Tom trains to take on an evil force that threatens humanity.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Black Stallion (1979)
While traveling with his father, young Alec becomes fascinated by a mysterious Arabian stallion that is brought on board and stabled in the ship he is sailing on. When it tragically sinks both he and the horse survive only to be stranded on a deserted island. He befriends it, so when finally rescued both return to his home where they soon meet Henry Dailey, a once successful trainer. Together they begin training the horse to race against the fastest ones in the world.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Lions for Sale?
The closest matches to Lions for Sale are Born Free (1966), Prey (2007) and The Hollow Child (2018). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Lions for Sale?
Start with Born Free (1966), the closest match to Lions for Sale.
What is the highest-rated movie like Lions for Sale?
Remember the Titans (2000), rated 7.7/10 by 3,137 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Lions for Sale?
The Tiger's Apprentice (2024) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Lions for Sale?
Yes: Born Free (1966), Prey (2007) and The Hollow Child (2018).
How are movies similar to Lions for Sale chosen?
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