Mia and the White Lion (2018)
Kernel Score: 81% · 908 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Adventure, Family, Drama
Released: 2018-08-02
Runtime: 98 minutes
Where to watch Mia and the White Lion
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: Hoopla, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads), Runtime, Xumo Play
- Rent: Prime Video, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
A young girl from London moves to Africa with her parents where she befriends a lion cub.
Mia and the White Lion parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Mia and the White Lion is a gentle family adventure about a girl bonding with a lion cub in Africa, with some peril but no objectionable content flagged in the signals.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild peril involving wild animals and a runaway child; no graphic violence indicated.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Gilles de Maistre
Cast
- Daniah De Villiers as Mia Owen
- Mélanie Laurent as Alice Owen
- Langley Kirkwood as John Owen
- Ryan Mac Lennan as Mick Owen
- Lionel Newton as Kevin
- Lillian Dube as Jodie
- Brandon Auret as Dirk
- Elvis the Meerkat as Trevor
- Benjamin Garrad as Daniel
- Andrew Stock as Theuns
Mia and the White Lion FAQ
Is Mia and the White Lion good?
Mia and the White Lion has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 908 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Mia and the White Lion?
In the US you can stream Mia and the White Lion on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads), Runtime and Xumo Play and rent it from Prime Video and Fandango At Home.
Is Mia and the White Lion OK for kids?
Mia and the White Lion is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Mia and the White Lion is a gentle family adventure about a girl bonding with a lion cub in Africa, with some peril but no objectionable content flagged in the signals.
What movies are like Mia and the White Lion?
If you liked Mia and the White Lion, try Remi, Nobody's Boy, Itinerary of a Spoiled Child, Vicky and Her Mystery and Duma.