Secondhand Lions

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Secondhand Lions

PG

2003

1h 49m

Comedy

Drama

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A shy adolescent boy, Walter (Haley Joel Osment), is taken by his greedy mother (Kyra Sedgwick) to spend the summer with his two hard-boiled great-uncles, Hub (Robert Duvall) and Garth (Michael Caine), who are rumored to possess a great fortune. At first, the two old men, both set in their ways, find Walter's presence a nuisance, but they eventually warm up to the boy and regale him with tall tales from their past. In return, Walter helps reawaken their youthful spirit.

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Critics Consensus

A wholesome but schmaltzy movie.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/28/2010

3/5

Charming family movie for tweens and up.

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Ed Gonzalez

Slant Magazine

02/01/2004

2.5/4

An unpretentiously sweet home-is-where-the-heart-is fantasy.

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Jamie Russell

BBC.com

10/28/2003

1/5

Schmaltzed up, dumbed down, bombastically-scored family drama of touchy-feely life lessons.

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

11/15/2019

A lovingly sweet tale. A positive tale. A tale of kindness and gentility. Does this even exist anymore? In the eyes of Tim McCanlies, it does.

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Michael Kleinschrodt

Times-Picayune

05/30/2019

3.5/4

Robert Duvall and Haley Joel Osment turn in exceptionally strong performances in a heartwarming film.

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Joel Siegel

Good Morning America

01/04/2018

C+

End result: You can't believe any of it. And poor Haley Joel Osment. Now he sees dead movies.

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Rotten P

Dec 27

"Secondhand Lions" is a charming and heartfelt coming-of-age story that balances warmth, humor, and adventure with remarkable finesse. Anchored by standout performances from Michael Caine and Robert Duvall as eccentric uncles, and Haley Joel Osment as their curious young nephew, the film explores themes of courage, loyalty, and the transformative power of storytelling. Its seamless blend of magical realism, emotional depth, and gentle humor creates a timeless family movie that resonates with audiences of all ages. Thoughtfully directed and beautifully shot, it is a film that celebrates imagination, the bonds of chosen family, and the enduring value of living boldly.

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Jacob J

Nov 30

Wow. This is in my top five for sure. Definitely one of those movies that the rich/city folk could never understand and probably may even despise. If you grew up in the country/South/Midwest and had a tough old grandpa who was a vet, get ready to cry. This movie is absolute brilliance. I will forever keep this close to "Shawshank", "The Green Mile", "The Road to Perdition", "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", and many other great films that are simply works of pure human emotion. Yet another example of Hollywood critics' detachment from modern American people. It's no surprise why our country is so divided. People have been in the concrete jungle surrounded by wealth for too long.

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Vincent W

@Gojirilla5419 Nov 16

Absolute cinema, one of the few 10/10 movies for me

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Nicholas t

@nicktalbert2025 Oct 31

secondhand lions is a great family film and drama family film and kids and family film this movie should be buy on blue ray and dvd

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Richard L

@rlarkin00 Sep 29

Appropriate for the family. A little silly, but genuinely feel good.

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Charlie C

@charmanderbinks Sep 9

A great family movie

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Synopsis

A shy adolescent boy, Walter (Haley Joel Osment), is taken by his greedy mother (Kyra Sedgwick) to spend the summer with his two hard-boiled great-uncles, Hub (Robert Duvall) and Garth (Michael Caine), who are rumored to possess a great fortune. At first, the two old men, both set in their ways, find Walter's presence a nuisance, but they eventually warm up to the boy and regale him with tall tales from their past. In return, Walter helps reawaken their youthful spirit.

Director: Tim McCanlies
Producer: David Kirschner, Scott Ross, Corey Sienega
Screenwriter: Tim McCanlies
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Production Co: David Kirschner Productions, New Line Cinema, Digital Domain, Avery Pix
Rating: PG (Language|Action/Violence|Thematic Material)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 26, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $41.4M
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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