

Lion
2026-08-19 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.5
The extraordinary true story of lion cub Kio, on his journey to become a king.
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- National Geographic, BBC Studios Natural History Unit
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- United Kingdom, United States of America
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O.J. LynchSelf - Narrator (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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