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Lion

8.020161h 58mBMovieDrama

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

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Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsDiamond Films Amazon ChannelDiamond Films Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Mexico · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Garth Davis

Dev Patel
Dev Patel
Saroo Brierley
Rooney Mara
Rooney Mara
Lucy
David Wenham
David Wenham
John Brierley
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman
Sue Brierley
Abhishek Bharate
Abhishek Bharate
Guddu
Divian Ladwa
Divian Ladwa
Mantosh Brierley
Priyanka Bose
Priyanka Bose
Kamla Munshi
Deepti Naval
Deepti Naval
Saroj Sood
Tannishtha Chatterjee
Tannishtha Chatterjee
Noor
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Rama
Sunny Pawar
Sunny Pawar
Young Saroo
Keshav Jadhav
Keshav Jadhav
Young Mantosh

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Lion — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lion?

Lion is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Diamond Films in Mexico, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Lion on Netflix?

No, Lion is not on Netflix in Mexico as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Diamond Films.

Is Lion on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Lion is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Mexico as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Lion for free?

Lion is available on Amazon Prime Video and Diamond Films in Mexico, 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).