Secondhand Lions (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Secondhand Lions is a 2003 comedy drama directed by Tim McCanlies, starring Michael Caine, Robert Duvall and Haley Joel Osment. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $48.3 million worldwide on a $30 million budget. Critics gave it 52 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Tim McCanlies
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Cinema
- Budget
- $30M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Secondhand Lions About?
The premise of Secondhand Lions without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A shy young boy is sent to spend the summer with his eccentric great-uncles on a Texas ranch. Initially apprehensive, he soon finds himself drawn into their captivating stories of a life lived adventurously. As they share tales of daring escapades and a mysterious past, the boy forges an unexpected bond with Caine and Duvall, learning valuable lessons about courage, family, and the importance of believing in yourself.
Secondhand Lions Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male protagonist
- held at swordpoint
- foreign legion
- foreign legionaire
- jarhead
- slimehouse
- coming of age drama
- crotchety old man
- coming of age
- reference to the french foreign legion
- greaser
- no television
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- no tv
- country bumpkin
- country life
- boy
- hick
- country
- animal
- reference to cnn
- two faced person
- private investigator
- two faced man
- female pedal pumping
- money
- texas
- animal in title
- no opening credits
- veteran
- eyeglasses
- africa
- domestic violence
- child abuse
- violence
- held at gunpoint
- duel
- target practice
- cigarette smoking
- drinking beer
- cult film
- horse chase
- infantry
- cavalry charge
- cavalry
- death of wife
- widower
- turban
- spear
- two man army
- martial arts
Secondhand Lions Cast
Michael Caine leads the cast, with Robert Duvall and Haley Joel Osment. Directed by Tim McCanlies.
- Director Tim McCanlies
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Secondhand Lions Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Secondhand Lions 52 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 52 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 72% User score
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Secondhand Lions Plot Summary
What happens in Secondhand Lions from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the sweltering summer sun shines down on a dusty Texas farm, 14-year-old Walter finds himself dropped off at the doorstep of his great uncles, Hub and Garth, a pair of reclusive bachelors rumored to have amassed a fortune through their daring exploits. The uncles’ rundown farmhouse, filled with makeshift traps and shotguns, becomes a target for wandering salespeople, who are often met with a barrage of gunfire from the porch. Initially unwelcome, Walter eventually earns the respect of his uncles when he inadvertently thwarts an attempted scheme by some opportunistic relatives seeking to exploit their wealth.
Full summary
The whole story of Secondhand Lions, scene by scene
Secondhand Lions Box Office & Budget
Secondhand Lions grossed $48.3 million worldwide on a $30 million budget, 1.6 times what it cost. $42.1 million came from the US and Canada and $6.2 million (13%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$48.3M
1.6× its budget
- US & Canada
- $42.1M
- International
- $6.2M
- Budget
- $30M
Secondhand Lions Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Secondhand Lions (2003) Official Trailer - Michael Caine Movie
How Well Do You Know Secondhand Lions?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the 14-year-old protagonist who stays with his great uncles?
Cars in Secondhand Lions
18 cars on screen, including the 1960 Cadillac Series 62 and the 1937 Chevrolet G-Series.
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1953 Chevrolet Two-Ten Important role -
1959 Imperial Crown Southampton Important role
Secondhand Lions Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “二手狮王” and “ウォルター少年と、夏の休日”.
- Also known as
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- 二手狮王
- ウォルター少年と、夏の休日
- Dos Viejos Cascarrabias
- Le secret des frères Mac Cann
- 세컨 핸드 라이온스
- Muhteşem Üçlü
- El secreto de los McCann
- Le Secret des frères McCann
- Leharcolt oroszlánok
- Lições Para Toda Vida
- Löwen aus zweiter Hand
- Vysloužilí lvi
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- Подержанные львы
- Уморените лъвове
- Λιοντάρι από Δεύτερο Χέρι
- אריות יד שניה
- Старі леви
- Afrikas hemligheter
- Wakacje Waltera
- 세컨핸드 라이온스
- Leones de Segunda Mano
- Seni liūtai
- Ultima aventură
- 盛夏獅王
- Afrikan salaisuudet
- ผจญภัยเหนือทุ่งฝัน
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Secondhand Lions FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Secondhand Lions, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Secondhand Lions?
Secondhand Lions runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Secondhand Lions released?
Secondhand Lions was released on September 19, 2003.
Who directed Secondhand Lions?
Secondhand Lions was directed by Tim McCanlies.
More films by Tim McCanlies Who is in the cast of Secondhand Lions?
Secondhand Lions stars Michael Caine, Robert Duvall and Haley Joel Osment.
How much did Secondhand Lions make at the box office?
Secondhand Lions grossed $48.3 million worldwide ($42.1 million domestic, $6.2 million international) on a budget of $30 million.
How is Secondhand Lions rated?
Secondhand Lions has 52 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Does Secondhand Lions have a post-credit scene?
No. Secondhand Lions has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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