# Lion (2026)

> An enslaved Egyptian rebel risks everything for a forbidden love that ignites a sweeping uprising against his masters.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1223141

## Facts

- Runtime: 135 min
- Genres: History, Action, Drama, Romance
- Director: Mohamed Diab
- Cast: Mohamed Ramadan, Razane Jammal, Aly Kassem, Kamel El Basha, Mustafa Shehata, Islam Mubark, Eiman Yousif, Maged El Kedwany
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38947228/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: intense, passionate, defiant, historical movie night, action drama marathon

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