Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Haley Joel Osment
If you can get past its thick layer of syrup and molasses, Secondhand Lions reveals itself as a thoroughly decent family film that anyone can enjoy. It gets a little sappy sometimes, but there'...( read more
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DVD Release Date: February 3, 2004
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Flixster Reviews (3,796)
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October 1, 2009Had some good moments but it was just too schmaltzy for me. Haley Joel Osment was awful and really brought the film down a level. Shame, could have been much better!
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September 18, 2009Really cute movie. Even though it's a little sappy in parts, it still tells a good story.
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September 28, 2008A 'kid's' movie that strikes a chord in adults just a well. Not in that snarky way either.
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October 1, 2009What a cute movie. It is on my list of gotta see over and over. Fun. Fun. Fun.
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August 29, 2009A great childern movie that isn't stupid or cheesy for adults to. This movie can really teach you something. It has everything: comedy, romance and adventure. It's a chick flick that men like to. This is one of my favorites. I love a movie that can make you think of your own life...( read more)
Critic Reviews
September 19, 2003
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
September 18, 2003
Claudia Puig, USA Today
There are too many leaden moments and odd shifts in tone to keep Lions from winning us over. full review
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June 13, 2008This film came as a recommendation and the recommendation is passed on. One of the top films in my library.
Has some great lessons to teach, plus it just is fun. There is laugher, depth, a bit of mystery and just good clean life.
Comes with sincere recommendation.
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January 17, 2007This is one of my favorites. I love a movie that can make you think of your own life. This movie is so touching and so right on. Just can't say enough good things about this movie. :)
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