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.
"The McCann brothers have finally met their match."
Top Billed Cast
Michael Caine
Garth
Robert Duvall
Hub
Haley Joel Osment
Walter
Josh Lucas
Adult Walter
Kyra Sedgwick
Mae
Christian Kane
Young Hub
Nicky Katt
Stan
Eric Balfour
Sheik's Grandson
Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews
P Peter McGinnVerified TMDB Critic
2020-09-24
I found Secondhand Lions to be a pleasant and entertaining watch overall. The manner in which the past history was told to the boy reminded me of Peter Falk in the Neverending Story, but I guess there are only so many ways you can have an old man relate an adventure yarn to a youngster.
Some of the storyline seemed rather predictable to me, but there were enough surprising little touches to keep me interested. It was well worth the time. It was apparently considered to be a transitional role for the young lead actor, Haley Joel Osmont, from The Sixth Sense and Pay It Forward, to more mature...
W WuchakVerified TMDB Critic
2021-07-13
_**Learning about life from your two eccentric uncles in central Texas**_
In the summer of 1962, a troubled, introverted boy (Haley Joel Osment) is dropped off by his dubious mother (Kyra Sedgwick) at the remote home of his two great-uncles in central Texas (Michael Caine and Robert Duvall). His money-loving mom and other relatives are only interested in their (supposed) hidden cache of wealth while the kid simply needs their acceptance, wisdom and love.
"Secondhand Lions" (2003) is a quirky coming-of-age drama that combines elements of “A Perfect World” (1993) and “Sling Blade”...
