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The Lion

1962 · 96 min Drama Adventure
4.9 / 10 · TMDB

Young Tina lives with her mother and stepfather on a wildlife reserve in Kenya. While her stepfather believes this is a wonderful environment for her to grow up in, her mother becomes increasingly concerned by her behaviour. These concerns are reinforced when it is revealed that her daughter's best friend in the whole world is a fully grown lion. Worried that her daughter may be turning into a savage, she sends for her former husband, Tina's biological father, in the hope that he can take her back to civilization (in this case rural Connecticut). But it seems as though Tina's mother wants something more than a civilized upbringing for her daughter.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1962
Country United Kingdom, United States of America
Genre Drama, Adventure
Director Jack Cardiff
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.9/10 (8 votes)

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The film constructs a delicate tension between civilization and the wild, relying on the lion as a potent symbol of untamed instinct. It explores not just an environmental clash, but the deeper, often painful dynamics of a fractured family where each adult believes they know what's best.

What lingers after the final frame is a poignant question about where true belonging lies—in manicured safety or in raw, authentic connection. A quiet, character-driven journey. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jack Cardiff

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A quiet evening for contemplative viewing, best suited for a patient audience.

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