Lioness
Seen it?2019 | 16 min | Drama, Family
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 families. If you loved The Secret Life of Bees, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 16 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
11-year-old Leo has to deal with her depressive father while secretly falling in love with her best friend Isabell. Slowly she realizes that she deserves to be free despite her father's illness.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Super Awards: Best Actress in an Action Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie. Also nominated for 2 more Critics' Choice Awards.
- Reach & staying powerNot counted
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 3.2 million people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alexander Conrads
- Zoe Lara LöhmannLeo
- Isaak DentlerLeo's Father
- Mara SchmidIsabell