Secondhand Lions (2003)
Kernel Score: 79% · 819 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Family, Comedy
Released: 2003-09-19
Runtime: 111 minutes
Where to watch Secondhand Lions
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
The comedic adventures of an introverted boy left on the doorstep of a pair of reluctant, eccentric great-uncles, whose exotic remembrances stir the boy's spirit and re-ignite the men's lives.
Secondhand Lions parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Secondhand Lions is a PG family comedy-drama about a boy who spends a summer with his eccentric great-uncles in Texas.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Rated PG; involves the uncles' colorful past adventures recounted as stories, with mild action elements.
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
Tim McCanlies
Cast
- Michael Caine as Garth
- Robert Duvall as Hub
- Haley Joel Osment as Walter
- Josh Lucas as Adult Walter
- Kyra Sedgwick as Mae
- Christian Kane as Young Hub
- Nicky Katt as Stan
- Eric Balfour as Sheik's Grandson
- Kevin Haberer as Young Garth
- Emmanuelle Vaugier as Jasmine
Secondhand Lions FAQ
Is Secondhand Lions good?
Secondhand Lions has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 819 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Secondhand Lions?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Secondhand Lions OK for kids?
Secondhand Lions is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Secondhand Lions is a PG family comedy-drama about a boy who spends a summer with his eccentric great-uncles in Texas.
What movies are like Secondhand Lions?
If you liked Secondhand Lions, try Juliet of the Spirits, Benny & Joon, The Wolf and the Lion and Windstorm.