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Lionheart

1990·Movie
1h 45min·R
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Sports, family, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

When the streets are a jungle... There can only be one king.

Lyon Gaultier is a deserter in the Foreign Legion arriving in the USA entirely hard up. He finds his brother between life and death and his sister-in-law without the money needed to heal her husband and to maintain her child. To earn the money needed, Gaultier decides to take part in some very dangerous clandestine fights.
90s ActionMartial Arts DramaUnderdog StoryFamily VengeanceUnderground FightingGritty Urban SettingJean-Claude Van DammeHigh StakesEmotional Core

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Lionheart

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lionheart legally?

Lionheart is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and ARROW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Lionheart worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 45%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lionheart rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Lionheart?

1 h 45 min

Lionheart runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Lionheart?

Critics45
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate Lionheart higher (58) than critics (45). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Lionheart a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$24 million

Yes. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

What language is Lionheart in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Lionheart?

36ATAUAZBEBRCACHCLCMCOCZDEDKES+22

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Lionheart in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Lionheart use?

Dramatic ShatteringGame-Breaking InjuryMan on FireSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeGratuitous FrenchHot-Blooded SideburnsHeroic WillpowerLegion of Lost SoulsMan in a KiltBig BadDrama-Preserving HandicapOh, Crap!and 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for Lionheart, including Dramatic Shattering, Game-Breaking Injury, Man on Fire.