The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Seen it?2018 | 103 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
An aging movie actor who is preparing to shoot a death scene finds himself visited by the spirit of a dead, long-ago lover.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 337K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nobuhiro Suwa
- Jean-Pierre LéaudJean
- Pauline ÉtienneJuliette
- Maud WylerCéline, la mère de Jules
- Arthur HarariPhilippe
- Isabelle WeingartenMarie
- Noë SampyYuki
- Louis-Do de LencquesaingLe réalisateur
- Jean-Louis BerardClaude
- Françoise MichaudLa maquilleuse
- Jules LangladeJules