Where to stream

Lion

8.020161h 58mPG-13MovieDrama

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

Netflix

Availability shown for United States · 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 Netflix in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Lion on Netflix?

Yes — Lion is available on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Lion on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Lion for free?

Lion is available on Netflix in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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).