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The Wolf and the Lion movie

🎬 Title: The Wolf and the Lion / Le Loup et le Lion

Unexpected friendships lead to extraordinary adventures.

Story: Following her grandfather’s passing, 20-year-old Alma returns to the island of her childhood nestled in the breathtaking Canadian wilderness. While there, she comes to the aid of two vulnerable cubs—a wolf and a lion. As they create a deep connection, their lives take a turn for the worse when the local forest ranger intervenes, separating them. Now, the two cubs must undertake a perilous trek across Canada to reunite with each other and with Alma.

⭐ Rating: 7.488 (495 votes)

📅 Release date: October 13, 2021

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 39 minutes

🎭 Genres: Family, Adventure, Drama

🎬 Director: Gilles de Maistre

✍️ Writer: Prune de Maistre

🌍 Countries: Canada, France

🏢 Production companies: Galatée Films, Mai Juin Productions, StudioCanal, Super Écran, SODEC, Canal+, Ciné+, Transfilm International, M6 Films, Sphere Films

💼 Production:
💰 Budget: $11,900,000 | 📈 Revenue: $15,300,000

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👥 Cast: Molly Kunz (Alma), Graham Greene (Joe), Charlie Carrick (Eli), Derek Johns (Charles), Rebecca Croll (Ysae), Rhys Slack (Rapha), Evan Buliung (Alan), Daniel Brochu (Mitchell), Victor Cornfoot (Jack), Paula Costain (Doctor)

Editor’s note: The Wolf and the Lion (2021) successfully embraces its genres of Family, Adventure, and Drama without feeling clichéd. Under the direction of Gilles de Maistre, the film maintains a focused narrative, emphasizing character development over excessive theatrics. The performances by Molly Kunz, Graham Greene, and Charlie Carrick are grounded and authentic. With a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes, the pacing is steady, ensuring that no scene drags on unnecessarily. While it has certain imperfections, its strengths clearly shine through. Its tagline—“Unexpected friendships lead to extraordinary adventures”—captures its essence. If this storyline resonates with you, consider adding it to your watchlist.

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