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Eaten by Lions

  • 2018
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.3K
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Eaten by Lions (2018)
When Pete and Omar lose their beloved Gran they go in search of Omar's estranged father, confronting him on the day of his daughters engagement party.
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When Pete and Omar lose their beloved Gran they go in search of Omar's estranged father, confronting him on the day of his daughters engagement party.When Pete and Omar lose their beloved Gran they go in search of Omar's estranged father, confronting him on the day of his daughters engagement party.When Pete and Omar lose their beloved Gran they go in search of Omar's estranged father, confronting him on the day of his daughters engagement party.

  • Director
    • Jason Wingard
  • Writers
    • David Isaac
    • Jason Wingard
  • Stars
    • Antonio Aakeel
    • Emily Spowage
    • Christopher Hollinshead
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jason Wingard
    • Writers
      • David Isaac
      • Jason Wingard
    • Stars
      • Antonio Aakeel
      • Emily Spowage
      • Christopher Hollinshead
    • 32User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Antonio Aakeel
    Antonio Aakeel
    • Omar
    Emily Spowage
    • Karen
    Christopher Hollinshead
    Christopher Hollinshead
    • Mike
    George Jewell Hanson
    • Young Pete
    Usaim Younnis
    • Young Omar
    Jack Carroll
    • Pete
    Vicki Pepperdine
    Vicki Pepperdine
    • Ellen
    Kevin Eldon
    Kevin Eldon
    • Ken
    Stephanie Fayerman
    Stephanie Fayerman
    • Gran
    Tom Binns
    • Fortune Teller
    Sarah Hoare
    • Amy
    Phil Ellis
    • Self - Ice Cream Man
    Phil Ellis
    • Ice Cream Man
    Johnny Vegas
    Johnny Vegas
    • Ray
    Ali Khan
    • Ray's Wife
    Peter Slater
    • Security Guard
    Neelam Bakshi
    Neelam Bakshi
    • Tazim
    Yogesh Virmani
    • Grandma Wakas
    • (as Dr Yogesh Virmani MBE JP)
    • Director
      • Jason Wingard
    • Writers
      • David Isaac
      • Jason Wingard
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews32

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    9tonyrodgers-94415

    Great British Comedy

    Great family fun movie where diversity is portrayed in a positive light unlike the images we often see in the media.The relationship between the brothers and their grandma is heart warming and reminds us what a difference this can make in times of adversity.This film made me laugh out loud at the same time as making me feel emotional at times and kept me interested in the storyline throughout.
    7bogeyman786

    BBC Three special

    A movie you'd expect to be shown on BBC Three. I ventured out of town to see this as it wasn't showing at my local cinema. Good turn out at the screening. I found it funny as did the audience. We all had a good laugh. Recommended
    7ABritishOrc

    Great laugh, good story.

    Despite the low budget, the team behind this made a good quality and fun film. I've seen a few lower budget movies in my time and most seem to have that rough edge finish to them but this is nicely polished. The only thing I can fault it with is slightly stale acting but looking past that, it's a good little movie.
    10jamiejunglehead

    Very very funny

    I wasn't sure about this film to begin with but it was really good. The story is very good but it's the laughs that really make it great. The cameos are perfect, Johnny Vegas perfect. We all laughed out loud at points. Don't read the bad reviews just watch it yourself :)
    6brankovranjkovic

    Eaten by Lions

    Comedy drama.

    Starts very strong with a heart-warming plot and frequent LOL humour.

    Two half-brothers Omar and Pete are on a journey to find Omar's estranged father after their granny (who looked after them) passes away.

    Pete is played by Jack Carroll, who UK viewers might recognise, but might not know why? He was a very young comedian and runner up in a recent Britain's got Talent contest. I think he was well cast and showed he can be a first rate actor as well.

    Also stars Johnny Vegas, another well-known UK comedian, who wasn't used enough, he stole every scene. This is a great British film, which unfortunately really loses its way during the Rolls Royce sketch.

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    Comedy

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    • Trivia
      The film is the feature-length adaptation of the director's 2013 short film 'Going to Mecca', which won best comedy at the Manchester International Film Festival
    • Goofs
      When Amy is eating her ice cream just watch the melting ice cream appear and disappear on the cone.
    • Quotes

      Malik: What's going on?

      Pete: I'm just finishing me cig.

    • Connections
      References Gremlins (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Ride of the Valkyries
      Composed by Richard Wagner

      Performed by The Prague Symphony Orchestra

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    • Release date
      • March 29, 2019 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • website
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Зжерті левами
    • Filming locations
      • Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Sky Cinema
      • Wingarm
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $99,276
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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