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Lion
Drama film with a runtime of 118 minutes, released in 2016. Presented in English.
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In this adaptation of the memoir A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley, a five-year-old Indian boy is adopted by an Australian couple after he gets lost in Calcutta. Years later, he struggles with his memories of his birth family, and decides to begin a search for them. Dev Patel stars as the adult Brierley in this drama directed by Garth Davis. Nicole Kidman, David Wenham, and Rooney Mara co-star.
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How long is Lion?
Lion runs for 1h 58m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under drama, family issues, adaptation, coming of age.
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