2016 · movie · PG-13 · 1h 58m
Lion
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Is Lion on Netflix?
Yes. Lion (2016) is streaming on Netflix in the US.
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A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia; 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.
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How we got to 78.8
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 8.0/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 41 | none |
Lion: common questions
Is Lion on Netflix?
Yes. Lion (2016) is streaming on Netflix in the US.
Where can I watch Lion?
Lion (2016) is included with a Netflix subscription in the US.
Is Lion worth watching?
It scores 78.8/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in A-tier: excellent.
How long is Lion?
Lion runs 1h 58m (118 minutes).
What is Lion rated?
Lion is rated PG-13 in the US.
Who is in Lion?
Lion stars Dev Patel, Rooney Mara, David Wenham, Nicole Kidman.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.