Question 1

What age is Lion appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Lion (2016) best from about age 12. A five-year-old Indian boy is separated from his family and eventually adopted by an Australian couple. Decades later, he uses technology to search for his birth family, leading to an emotional journey of self-discovery and connection.

Question 2

What is Lion rated?

Accepted Answer

Lion (2016) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Lion?

Accepted Answer

Scenes of a child in peril; Brief mild language; Emotional and intense moments. Violence is mild, language is mild, scary moments are moderate, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Lion?

Accepted Answer

Resilience in the face of adversity; The power of family bonds; Finding identity; Hope and perseverance.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Lion?

Accepted Answer

The challenges faced by homeless children; The process and impact of international adoption; How technology can connect people; The importance of knowing your roots.

Question 6

Where can I watch Lion?

Accepted Answer

Lion (2016) is available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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