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Secondhand Lions

2003-09-19 Family 1hr 51m

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.

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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.

  • Released
    2003-09-19
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 51m
  • Genre
    Family, Comedy
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    7.5
  • Production
    New Line Cinema

Crew

Tim McCanlies
Director
Tim McCanlies
Writer
David Kirschner
Producer
Keywords:
farm texas lion money eccentric veteran uncle nephew relationship teenage protagonist

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Cast

Michael Caine

Michael Caine
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Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall
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Haley Joel Osment

Haley Joel Osment
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Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas
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Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick
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Christian Kane

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Nicky Katt

Nicky Katt
Stan
Eric Balfour

Eric Balfour
Sheik's Grandson
Kevin Haberer

Kevin Haberer
Young Garth
Emmanuelle Vaugier

Emmanuelle Vaugier
Jasmine
Mitchel Musso

Mitchel Musso
Boy
Marc Musso

Marc Musso
Boy
Michael O'Neill

Michael O'Neill
Ralph
Deirdre O'Connell

Deirdre O'Connell
Helen
Adam Ozturk

Adam Ozturk
The Sheik
Jennifer Stone

Jennifer Stone
Martha
Joe Stevens

Joe Stevens
Insurance Salesman
Morgana Shaw

Morgana Shaw
Receptionist
Adrian Pasdar

Adrian Pasdar
Skeet Machine Salesman
Dameon Clarke

Dameon Clarke
Animal Truck Driver
Jason Douglas

Jason Douglas
Helper
Rick Dial

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Jo Harvey Allen

Jo Harvey Allen
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Eugene Osment

Eugene Osment
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Travis Willingham

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Kanin Howell

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Hood
Brian Decaro

Brian Decaro
Hood
Billy Joe Shaver

Billy Joe Shaver
Biplane Truck Driver
Daniel Brooks

Daniel Brooks
Sheik's Great Grandson
Nick Price

Nick Price
Walt's Son #1
Rory Thost

Rory Thost
Walt's Son #2

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for Secondhand Lions
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A Review by narrator56 7

Written by narrator56 on 2020-09-24

I found Secondhand Lions to be a pleasant and entertaining watch overall. The manner in which the past history was told to the boy reminded ... read more

I found Secondhand Lions to be a pleasant and entertaining watch overall. The manner in which the past history was told to the boy reminded me of Peter Falk in the Neverending Story, but I guess there are only so many ways you can have an old man relate an adventure yarn to a youngster. Some of the storyline seemed rather predictable to me, but there were enough surprising little touches to keep me interested. It was well worth the time. It was apparently considered to be a transitional role for the young lead actor, Haley Joel Osmont, from The Sixth Sense and Pay It Forward, to more mature roles. Interestingly, when it showed comic strips drawn by the boy as an adult, it reminded my strongly of Walt Kelly’s Pogo, and the character’s name is also Walt. But it was probably just my perception, for I read the fictional strips were drawn by Berke Breathed, an excellent cartoonist In his own right, who was apparently influenced by the a Doonesbury strip, not Pogo.

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A Review by Wuchak 7

Written by Wuchak on 2021-07-13

_**Learning about life from your two eccentric uncles in central Texas**_ In the summer of 1962, a troubled, introverted boy (Haley Joel ... read more

_**Learning about life from your two eccentric uncles in central Texas**_ In the summer of 1962, a troubled, introverted boy (Haley Joel Osment) is dropped off by his dubious mother (Kyra Sedgwick) at the remote home of his two great-uncles in central Texas (Michael Caine and Robert Duvall). His money-loving mom and other relatives are only interested in their (supposed) hidden cache of wealth while the kid simply needs their acceptance, wisdom and love. "Secondhand Lions" (2003) is a quirky coming-of-age drama that combines elements of “A Perfect World” (1993) and “Sling Blade” (1996) with the amusement of Indiana Jones, “Simon Birch” (1998) and “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” (2000). It’s entertaining, enlightening and heartwarming all at the same time. Yet it’s more than just a coming-of-age drama because it effectively addresses one’s usefulness in life after his/her physical prime. It’s also a good animal flick, although they’re peripheral. The film runs 1 hour, 49 minutes, and was shot in the Austin, Texas, area, including Pflugerville, Manor (fight at store) & Lockhart, Texas. GRADE: B

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A Review by Peter McGinn

I found Secondhand Lions to be a pleasant and entertaining watch overall. The manner in which the past history was told to the boy reminded me of Peter Falk in the Neverending Story, but I guess there are only so many ways you can have an o...

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A Review by narrator56 7

Written by narrator56 on 2020-09-24

I found Secondhand Lions to be a pleasant and entertaining watch overall. The manner in which the past history was told to the boy reminded me of Peter Falk in the Neverending Story, but I guess there...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Wuchak 7

Written by Wuchak on 2021-07-13

_**Learning about life from your two eccentric uncles in central Texas**_ In the summer of 1962, a troubled, introverted boy (Haley Joel Osment) is dropped off by his dubious mother (Kyra Sedgwick)...

read more