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The Lion at My Back

5.020261h 46mMovieDrama

Mariama, an asylum-seeker from Senegal, has just turned 18. Stella, at first glance a withdrawn woman in her 40s, has recently decided to break free from the clutches of addiction and to give her life a fresh start. In their attempt at…

DirectorTonia Mishiali
WritersTonia Mishiali·Dianne Jones
ProducerTonia Mishiali

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Expected on OTT
around August 24, 2026

Released in cinemas on July 6, 2026. A prediction based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window — not a confirmed date. Get the WhichOTT app to be notified the moment it lands.

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Cast · Directed by Tonia Mishiali

SDSokhna Diallo
Sokhna Diallo
Mariama
EKElena Kallinikou
Elena Kallinikou
Stella
PAProkopis Agathokleous
Prokopis Agathokleous
The Suit
HMHerodotos Miltiadous
Herodotos Miltiadous
Pantelis
GKGiorgos Kyriacou
Giorgos Kyriacou
Maledom
DADimitris Antoniou
Dimitris Antoniou
Maledom
GD
Giulio Filippo D'Errico
Maledom
AP
Andreas Patsias
Maledom

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The Lion at My Back — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Lion at My Back?

The Lion at My Back isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is The Lion at My Back on Netflix?

No, The Lion at My Back is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is The Lion at My Back on Amazon Prime Video?

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The Lion at My Back isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Lion at My Back?

The Lion at My Back hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around August 24, 2026. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.