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Lion
2019·Movie
·7min·
Lion fingerprint
High energy, striking style, no humor.
Energy
Tense and thrilling
- Tension8
- Adrenaline7
- Spectacle6
Heart
Hopeful and cathartic
Much of it is about growing up.
- Hopefulness7
- Catharsis7
- Coming of Age7
Humor
Serious throughout
- Situational Comedy0
- Wit & Wordplay0
- Physical Comedy0
World
Growing up
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Rewatchability5
- Novelty4
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Narrative Structure7
- Intrigue7
Style
Standout cinematography and sound design
- Cinematography8
- Music Centrality8
- Sound Centrality8
Energy
HighTense and thrilling
Lion is tense and thrilling.
All energy traits
- Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence6Physical conflict and intensity.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
Heart
MediumHopeful and cathartic
Much of it is about growing up.
Emotionally, it's hopeful and cathartic. Much of it is about growing up.
All heart traits
- Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Coming of Age7Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Pathos6Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Wonder4Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome3Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance0Love stories and emotional connections.
- Nostalgia0Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Related traits
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
NoneSerious throughout
Expect almost no humor.
All humor traits
- Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Wit & Wordplay0Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.
World
LowGrowing up
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around growing up. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty4Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Dialogue Centrality1Stories driven by conversation.
Related traits
- Social Commentary6Perspectives on society and norms.
- Politics5Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Class & Capitalism5Wealth, power, and inequality.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Character Depth6Rich, complex characterization.
- Acting5Performance craft and presence.
- Complexity4Layered plots and ideas.
- Dialogue Quality2Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
HighStandout cinematography and sound design
Look and sound: the cinematography and sound design stand out.
All style traits
- Cinematography8Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Centrality8Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality8Sound design as core element.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization3Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Related traits
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
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A young lonely lion crosses an arid and desert Savannah. He discovers that the only source of water is kept by a tyrannical buffalo.
Animal Survival StoryNature Documentary StyleTyranny & Resource ControlComing-of-Age JourneyArid LandscapeIntense Animal ConflictVisual SpectacleHopeful NarrativeMinimalist StorytellingEnvironmental Challenge
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Questions about Lion
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Lion worth watching?
63
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Lion rated?
Violence
Content advisories: violence.
How long is Lion?
0 h 7 min
Lion runs 0 h 7 min.
What language is Lion in?
Frenchxx
It was made in French, with some xx. Produced in France.
What tropes does Lion use?
Foolish Sibling, Responsible SiblingDisappeared DadProtagonist TitleBad SamaritanDirty CopBitch in Sheep's ClothingInconsistent SpellingTime SkipAbusive ParentsCool Big BroStreet UrchinGood Samaritanand 40 more
TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for Lion, including Foolish Sibling, Responsible Sibling, Disappeared Dad, Protagonist Title.