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Secondhand Lions

  • 20032003
  • PGPG
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, and Haley Joel Osment in Secondhand Lions (2003)
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A coming-of-age story about a shy, young boy sent by his irresponsible mother to spend the summer with his wealthy, eccentric uncles in Texas.A coming-of-age story about a shy, young boy sent by his irresponsible mother to spend the summer with his wealthy, eccentric uncles in Texas.A coming-of-age story about a shy, young boy sent by his irresponsible mother to spend the summer with his wealthy, eccentric uncles in Texas.
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
57K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,799
268
  • Director
    • Tim McCanlies
  • Writer
    • Tim McCanlies
  • Stars
    • Haley Joel Osment
    • Michael Caine
    • Robert Duvall
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  • Director
    • Tim McCanlies
  • Writer
    • Tim McCanlies
  • Stars
    • Haley Joel Osment
    • Michael Caine
    • Robert Duvall
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 343User reviews
    • 80Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

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    Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, and Haley Joel Osment in Secondhand Lions (2003)
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    Michael Caine and Robert Duvall in Secondhand Lions (2003)
    Haley Joel Osment in Secondhand Lions (2003)
    Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, and Haley Joel Osment in Secondhand Lions (2003)
    Kyra Sedgwick in Secondhand Lions (2003)
    Michael Caine and Haley Joel Osment in Secondhand Lions (2003)
    Kyra Sedgwick and Haley Joel Osment in Secondhand Lions (2003)
    Mitchel Musso, Robert Duvall, and Marc Musso on the set of "Secondhand Lions".
    Robert Duvall and Mitchel Musso on the set of "Secondhand Lions"
    Haley Joel Osment and Mitchel Musso on the set of "Secondhand Lions".
    Michael Caine and Mitchel Musso on the set of "Secondhand Lions".

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    Haley Joel Osment
    Haley Joel Osment
    • Walteras Walter
    Michael Caine
    Michael Caine
    • Garthas Garth
    Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall
    • Hubas Hub
    Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick
    • Maeas Mae
    Nicky Katt
    Nicky Katt
    • Stanas Stan
    Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    • Adult Walteras Adult Walter
    Michael O'Neill
    Michael O'Neill
    • Ralphas Ralph
    Deirdre O'Connell
    Deirdre O'Connell
    • Helenas Helen
    Eric Balfour
    Eric Balfour
    • Sheik's Grandsonas Sheik's Grandson
    Christian Kane
    Christian Kane
    • Young Hubas Young Hub
    Kevin Haberer
    Kevin Haberer
    • Young Garthas Young Garth
    Emmanuelle Vaugier
    Emmanuelle Vaugier
    • Jasmineas Jasmine
    Adam Ozturk
    • The Sheikas The Sheik
    Jennifer Stone
    Jennifer Stone
    • Marthaas Martha
    Mitchel Musso
    Mitchel Musso
    • Boyas Boy
    Marc Musso
    Marc Musso
    • Boyas Boy
    Joe Stevens
    Joe Stevens
    • Insurance Salesmanas Insurance Salesman
    Charles Sanders
    Charles Sanders
    • Gold Salesmanas Gold Salesman
    • Director
      • Tim McCanlies
    • Writer
      • Tim McCanlies
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Haley Joel Osment was attacked by the pig during filming. The lion had numerous trainers and handlers, but no one thought the pig might be a menace.
    • Goofs
      Hub refers to lions as living in the jungle. Even though this is technically incorrect as they live in the Savanna, not the jungle, it is an understandable error because lions are commonly referred to as the "King of the Jungle".
    • Quotes

      Hub: Sometimes the things that may or may not be true are the things a man needs to believe in the most. That people are basically good; that honor, courage, and virtue mean everything; that power and money, money and power mean nothing; that good always triumphs over evil; and I want you to remember this, that love... true love never dies. You remember that, boy. You remember that. Doesn't matter if it's true or not. You see, a man should believe in those things, because those are the things worth believing in.

    • Crazy credits
      During the end credits, the adult Walter's cartoons depict a variety of adventures.
    • Alternate versions
      For the UK cinema release, the distributors requested a PG certificate from the BBFC and 21 secs of footage was cut to remove shots of flick knives and violence. DVD releases were upgraded to a 12 certificate and the cuts were reinstated.
    • Connections
      Featured in Haley Joel Osment: An Actor Comes of Age (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      A Lot of Livin' To Do
      Written by Charles Strouse and Lee Adams

      Performed by Sammy Davis Jr.

      Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.

      by arrangement with Warner Strategic Marketing

    User reviews343

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    Secondhand surprise
    This movie was worth-watching. The characters are well-drawn and sympathetic. Just as young Walter (Haley Joel Osment) gets to know his great uncles (Michael Caine and Robert Duvall), we are introduced to this pair of "Secondhand Lions". Just as Walter learns to trust these two eccentric strangers after a lifetime of lies from his untrustworthy mother, we are allowed to learn the lessons of life in pace with him. There are no plot tricks, just eye-widening revelations as the story unfolds at a satisfying pace.

    This is not a small quiet story, however. There is the rumor of a hidden fortune of which, it seems, everyone from relatives to traveling salesmen has heard. There are hints that it was obtained through the uncles' adventures but also that it might be ill-gotten gains. Along with Walter, the audience discovers the truth of the rumor.

    There is action, comedy, danger, acts of courage, defiance, and tragedy that is part of human frailty. It's wonderfully accomplished in a way that allows older children to enjoy it with their parents. You have characters with whom you can identify no matter what your stage in life.

    The director skillfully weaves the past and the present and still manages to preserve the confirmation of story until the very end. I don't want to say too much about this movie or it will spoil the fun of experiencing/watching it. Don't miss this movie.
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    • Nezz
    • Oct 28, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 19, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • New Line Cinema (United States)
      • Official Site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hai Cựu Chiến Binh
    • Filming locations
      • Lockhart, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • David Kirschner Productions
      • Digital Domain
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $42,070,939
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,900,000
      • Sep 21, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $48,260,279
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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