Secondhand Lions.

Name: Secondhand Lions
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Comedy
Released: 2003-09-26
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Haley Joel Osment, Kyra Sedgwick, Nicky Katt

Every family has a few tall stories.

Sent to stay with two eccentric great-uncles, Walter slowly discovers a life far stranger than he expected. Their stories of distant adventures challenge him to decide what to believe and which adults deserve his trust.

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Why it’s a little special

A funny, bittersweet story about unlikely caregivers, storytelling, and the confidence that grows when a child is taken seriously.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Parental neglect, alcohol references, gunfire, fights, animal death, and dangerous adventures in flashbacks. Some attitudes and stereotypes are dated.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Tim McCanlies
Starring: Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Haley Joel Osment, Kyra Sedgwick, Nicky Katt, Michael O'Neill, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Christian Kane
Release date: September 26, 2003
Runtime: 109 minutes
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Comedy
Studio: Warner Bros.
Language: English

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