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Lion

2015·Movie
2h 36min

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No stream option in US yet.

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Cathartic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

He (Balakrishna Nandamuri) gets injured and goes into coma at a hospital in Mumbai. When he wakes up he vaguely remembers what happened to him. He remembers himself as Bose. But, he is identified as Godse, CEO of a company in Mumbai. As he is having memory issues, he goes to Hyderabad to search for his past. He finds his parents and his lover. But they deny him. Are they his real parents or is it just a feeling of deja vu? Rest of the story is all about what led to his injury and how he fights his way back!
Telugu Action DramaMemory LossFamily MysteryIdentity CrisisFight for the PastHyderabadComa RecoveryConspiracyEmotional Catharsis

Crew

Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Lion worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 3.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 84%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lion rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Lion?

2 h 36 min

Lion runs 2 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lion?

Critics84
Audiences62

Not quite. Critics rate Lion higher (84) than audiences (62). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Lion in?

Telugu

It was made in Telugu. Produced in India.

What tropes does Lion use?

Mononymous Biopic TitleMirror CharacterBig Brother WorshipOutliving One's OffspringHappily AdoptedAlcoholic ParentKick the DogDisappeared DadBad SamaritanOrphanage of FearGood SamaritanGood Parentsand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for Lion, including Mononymous Biopic Title, Mirror Character, Big Brother Worship.