Where to stream

Lion

8.020161h 58m14AMovieDrama

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·Emile Sherman

Where to watch

Hollywood Suite

Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel

Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Garth Davis

Tannishtha Chatterjee

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Lion — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lion?

Lion is streaming on Hollywood Suite and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Lion on Netflix?

No, Lion is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Hollywood Suite and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels.

Is Lion on Amazon Prime Video?

Lion isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, 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 Tubi TV and CBC Gem in Canada.

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).