7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Lion (2016)
Lion (2016)
Overview
A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia; 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Hinduism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia; 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is rated as neutral because its central narrative focuses on universal human themes of family, identity, and perseverance, rather than promoting specific political ideologies or systemic critiques.
The movie features a diverse cast that authentically represents the cultural backgrounds of its characters, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative positively portrays traditional identities, focusing on a personal journey and cultural exploration rather than critiquing traditional power structures or making explicit DEI themes central to its message.
Secondary
The film respectfully portrays the cultural and spiritual landscape of India, where Hinduism is deeply embedded. The narrative treats Saroo's Indian heritage, including its implicit Hindu elements, with dignity and sympathy, aligning with the resilience and community spirit of the people.
Lion does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is exclusively dedicated to Saroo Brierley's personal journey of self-discovery and his search for his biological family, leaving no room for the exploration of queer identities or experiences.
The film "Lion" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Saroo Brierley's journey to find his birth family after being separated as a child, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Lion" is a biographical drama based on a true story. All major characters depicted maintain their historically established genders, aligning with their real-world counterparts. There are no instances where a character's gender was altered from the source material or historical record.
The film "Lion" is a biographical drama based on the true story of Saroo Brierley. All major characters, including Saroo and his biological and adoptive families, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the historical figures they represent. No race swaps are identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.0
8.0
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8.4
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