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Secondhand Lions

2003 | 111m | English

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Director: Tim McCanlies
Writer: Tim McCanlies
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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.
Release Date: Sep 19, 2003
Director: Tim McCanlies
Writer: Tim McCanlies
Genres: Family, Comedy
Keywords texas, lion, farm, eccentric, money, veteran, uncle nephew relationship, teenage protagonist
Production Companies New Line Cinema
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update)
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
Michael Caine Garth
Robert Duvall Hub
Haley Joel Osment Walter
Josh Lucas Adult Walter
Kyra Sedgwick Mae
Christian Kane Young Hub
Nicky Katt Stan
Eric Balfour Sheik's Grandson
Kevin Haberer Young Garth
Emmanuelle Vaugier Jasmine
Mitchel Musso Boy
Marc Musso Boy
Michael O'Neill Ralph
Deirdre O'Connell Helen
Adam Ozturk The Sheik
Jennifer Stone Martha
Joe Stevens Insurance Salesman
Morgana Shaw Receptionist
Adrian Pasdar Skeet Machine Salesman
Dameon Clarke Animal Truck Driver
Jason Douglas Helper
Rick Dial Feed Store Owner
Jo Harvey Allen Woman in Hospital
Eugene Osment Doctor
Travis Willingham Hood
Kanin Howell Hood
Brian Decaro Hood
Billy Joe Shaver Biplane Truck Driver
Daniel Brooks Sheik's Great Grandson
Nick Price Walt's Son #1
Rory Thost Walt's Son #2
Name Job
Ed Johnston Casting
Tim McCanlies Writer, Director
Austin Anderson Animal Wrangler, Stunts
David J. Bomba Production Design
Gary Jones Costume Design
Jessica Schwartz Stunt Double
Joey Hamlin Stunts
David Efron Stunts
Will Cascio Stunts
David Moritz Editor
Jack N. Green Director of Photography
R.L. Tolbert Stunts
Víctor Quintero Stunts
Ramon Frank Stunts
Payson Burt Utility Stunts
Tony Lee Boggs Stunts
Diane Towery Stunts
Emily Schweber Casting
Walter Scott Stunt Coordinator
Ann Scott Stunts
Kanin Howell Stunts
Jeffrey J. Dashnaw Stunts
Joe Bucaro III Stunt Double
Patrick Doyle Original Music Composer
Carla Palmer Key Makeup Artist
John R. Jensen Art Direction
James Edward Ferrell Jr. Set Decoration
Bridget Cook Hair Department Head
Claude Díaz Key Hair Stylist
Melizah Anguiano Wheat Hairstylist
Terri Ewton Hairstylist
Manlio Rocchetti Makeup Artist, Hairstylist
Pamela S. Westmore Makeup Artist
Diane Hardin Makeup Artist
Darylin Nagy Makeup Artist
Robin Beauchesne Makeup Artist
Troy Breeding Makeup Artist
Jonathan McGarry Second Assistant Director
William M. Connor First Assistant Director
R. Bruce Steinheimer Special Effects Coordinator
Paul Salamoff Special Effects Makeup Artist
Robert D. Yeoman Additional Photography
Colin J. Campbell Gaffer
Name Title
Mark Kaufman Executive Producer
Toby Emmerich Executive Producer
David Kirschner Producer
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Reviews

narrator56
7.0

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 t ... he 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.

Jun 23, 2021
Wuchak
7.0

_**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

Jul 13, 2021