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Eaten by Lions

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2018 | 94 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. 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 wants a laugh. If you loved Welcome to the Dollhouse, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Omar and Pete are half brothers. When their parents are eaten by lions they embark on a journey to find Omar's real father. What follows is a funny, heart-warming journey of self-discovery for both boys...in Blackpool. The Choudray family represents a truly contemporary example of modern multicultural Britain - but what will the brothers make of their eccentric newfound family? Will they be going to Mecca or Mecca bingo? In contrast to the old fashioned stereotypes about Blackpool, the comedy is sharp, current and non-stop.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 6K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jason Wingard

  • Vicki PepperdineEllen
  • Johnny VegasRay
  • Jack CarrollPete
  • Antonio AakeelOmar
  • Kevin EldonKen
  • Asim ChaudhryIrfan
  • Sarah HoareAmy
  • Nitin GanatraMalik
  • Tom BinnsFortune Teller
  • Stephanie FayermanGran