Secondhand Lions
Seen it?2003 | 111 min | Family, Comedy, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (7.2 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Old Yeller, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
The comedic adventures of an introverted boy left on the doorstep of a pair of reluctant, eccentric great-uncles, whose exotic remembrances stir the boy's spirit and re-ignite the men's lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$48 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 404K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tim McCanlies
- Michael CaineGarth
- Robert DuvallHub
- Haley Joel OsmentWalter
- Josh LucasAdult Walter
- Kyra SedgwickMae
- Christian KaneYoung Hub
- Nicky KattStan
- Eric BalfourSheik's Grandson
- Kevin HabererYoung Garth
- Emmanuelle VaugierJasmine