Four Lions (2010)
Kernel Score: 76% · 1,246 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Released: 2010-05-07
Runtime: 97 minutes
Where to watch Four Lions
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Four Lions tells the story of a group of British jihadists who push their abstract dreams of glory to the breaking point. As the wheels fly off, and their competing ideologies clash, what emerges is an emotionally engaging (and entirely plausible) farce.
Four Lions parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Four Lions is an R-rated dark comedy about British jihadists planning a terrorist attack, containing terrorism themes and dark satire.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Depicts terrorism planning including a suicide bomb plot, treated with dark comedic satire but involving real danger and death.
- Language: Moderate — Frequent strong language typical of an R-rated British comedy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Chris Morris
Cast
- Riz Ahmed as Omar
- Nigel Lindsay as Barry
- Kayvan Novak as Waj
- Adeel Akhtar as Faisal
- Arsher Ali as Hassan
- Preeya Kalidas as Sofia
- Benedict Cumberbatch as Negotiator
- Julia Davis as Alice
- Craig Parkinson as Matt
- Wasim Zakir as Ahmed
Four Lions FAQ
Is Four Lions good?
Four Lions has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,246 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Four Lions?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Philo, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Four Lions OK for kids?
Four Lions is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Four Lions is an R-rated dark comedy about British jihadists planning a terrorist attack, containing terrorism themes and dark satire.
What movies are like Four Lions?
If you liked Four Lions, try God Bless America, Blindspotting, Code 3 and Threads.