The Wolf and the Lion
An unlikely friendship. An incredible adventure.
2021 • 99 min • Family · Adventure · Drama
Synopsis
After her grandfather's death, 20-year-old Alma decides to go back to her childhood home - a little island in the heart of the majestic Canadian forest. Whilst there, she rescues two helpless cubs: a wolf and a lion. They forge an inseparable bond, but their world soon collapses as the forest ranger discovers the animals and takes them away. The two cub brothers must now embark on a treacherous journey across Canada to be reunited with one another and Alma once more.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 75 Audience · 506 · 100%
After her grandfather’s passing, Alma returns to her childhood home in the Canadian wilderness and rescues two orphaned cubs, a wolf and a lion, who become inseparable. Their bond is tested when a forest ranger separates them, leading to a journey across Canada to reunite with each other and Alma.
- Violence & peril
- 2/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Separation of animal friends
- Mild peril for animals in the wild
- Brief scenes of capture and discussions about hunting
What it models well
- Animal welfare and rescue
- Unbreakable bonds of family
- Perseverance and courage
- Love for nature
Talk about it after
- How animals and humans can form special bonds
- The importance of protecting wildlife
- Overcoming challenges and separation
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Top billed cast
Director: Gilles de Maistre • Crew: Prune de Maistre
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