The Wolf and the Lion

The Wolf and the Lion

An unlikely friendship. An incredible adventure.

Directed by Gilles de Maistre

Produced by Galatée Films, Mai Juin Productions

202199 min7.5 / 10

A heartwarming family adventure about unlikely animal friendships and the lengths one will go to reunite with those they love, set against the beauty of the Canadian wilderness.

After her grandfather's death, 20-year-old Alma decides to go back to her childhood home - a little island in the heart of the majestic Canadian forest. Whilst there, she rescues two helpless cubs: a wolf and a lion. They forge an inseparable bond, but their world soon collapses as the forest ranger discovers the animals and takes them away. The two cub brothers must now embark on a treacherous journey across Canada to be reunited with one another and Alma once more.

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  • Does The Wolf and the Lion end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is The Wolf and the Lion easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is The Wolf and the Lion scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Wolf and the Lion violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Wolf and the Lion sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity26

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise79

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love88

How much audiences actually like it

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