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Lion

8.020161h 58mPGMovieDrama

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.

DirectorGarth Davis
WriterLuke Davies
ProducersDaniel Levin·Iain Canning

Where to watch

BeamafilmBeamafilmABC iviewABC iview
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Garth Davis

DPDev Patel
Dev Patel
Saroo Brierley
RMRooney Mara
Rooney Mara
Lucy
DWDavid Wenham
David Wenham
John Brierley
NKNicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman
Sue Brierley
ABAbhishek Bharate
Abhishek Bharate
Guddu
DLDivian Ladwa
Divian Ladwa
Mantosh Brierley
PBPriyanka Bose
Priyanka Bose
Kamla Munshi
DNDeepti Naval
Deepti Naval
Saroj Sood
TCTannishtha Chatterjee
Tannishtha Chatterjee
Noor
NSNawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Rama
SPSunny Pawar
Sunny Pawar
Young Saroo
KJ
Keshav Jadhav
Young Mantosh

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Lion — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lion?

Lion is streaming on Beamafilm and ABC iview in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Lion on Netflix?

No, Lion is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Beamafilm and ABC iview.

Is Lion on Amazon Prime Video?

Lion isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Lion for free?

Lion is available to stream free (with ads) on ABC iview in Australia.

Is Lion based on a true story?

Yes — Lion is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).