Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- warm
- uplifting
- sincere
- family movie night
- nature film afternoon
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the picturesque Canadian scenery and animal sequences but found the plot, human performances, editing, and feature-length execution implausible or poorly handled.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The wolf pup and lion cub are rescued together and develop a lifelong friendship despite their different species.
The animals’ lives unfold amid picturesque Canadian forests and expansive natural scenery.
The rescued wolf and lion, shown from infancy into adulthood, drive the film’s emotional and viewing appeal.
Alma’s rescue of the cubs creates the central bond while raising questions about wild animal relationships with humans.
Films like The Wolf and the Lion, and why
Mia and the White Lion
family-oriented animal adventure centered on bonds between humans and wild creatures in spectacular natural settings
The Journey Home
emotionally sincere wilderness adventure featuring a child and a powerful animal relationship
A Dog's Way Home
family animal drama emphasizing loyalty, rescue, and visually striking landscapes
Movie Details
- Director
- Gilles de Maistre
- Release Date
- 2021-10-13
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (510)
Cast
- Molly Kunz
- Graham Greene
- Charlie Carrick
- Derek Johns
- Rebecca Croll
- Rhys Slack
- Evan Buliung
- Daniel Brochu
- Victor Cornfoot
- Paula Costain
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Angel Studios
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Wolf and the Lion about?
- A girl’s rescue of a wolf pup and lion cub leads to an extraordinary friendship against the backdrop of the Canadian wilderness.
- What is The Wolf and the Lion like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Wolf and the Lion as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Wolf and the Lion violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Wolf and the Lion.
- What did critics think of The Wolf and the Lion?
- Critics broadly praised the picturesque Canadian scenery and animal sequences but found the plot, human performances, editing, and feature-length execution implausible or poorly handled.
- Which films are like The Wolf and the Lion?
- Films with a similar feel include Mia and the White Lion, The Journey Home, and A Dog's Way Home.
- How long is The Wolf and the Lion?
- The Wolf and the Lion runs 99 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Wolf and the Lion?
- In United States, The Wolf and the Lion streams on Angel Studios.
