Four Lions(2010)
“We are four Lions.”
Overview
Four Lions tells the story of a group of British jihadists who push their abstract dreams of glory to the breaking point. As the wheels fly off, and their competing ideologies clash, what emerges is an emotionally engaging (and entirely plausible) farce.
Director
Chris Morris
Studio
Film4 Productions
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$6M
Cast
Riz Ahmed
as Omar
Nigel Lindsay
as Barry
Kayvan Novak
as Waj
Adeel Akhtar
as Faisal
Arsher Ali
as Hassan
Preeya Kalidas
as Sofia
Benedict Cumberbatch
as Negotiator
Julia Davis
as Alice
Craig Parkinson
as Matt
Wasim Zakir
as Ahmed
Mohammad Aqil
as Mahmood
Karl Seth
as Uncle Imran
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2010
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
Arabic
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
Film4 Productions • Wild Bunch • Optimum Releasing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Four Lions?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Four Lions (2010).
What is Four Lions about?▼
Four Lions tells the story of a group of British jihadists who push their abstract dreams of glory to the breaking point. As the wheels fly off, and their competing ideologies clash, what emerges is an emotionally engaging (and entirely plausible) farce.
Who directed Four Lions?▼
Four Lions was directed by Chris Morris and released in 2010. It is a comedy, crime, drama film.
How long is Four Lions?▼
Four Lions has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Four Lions?▼
The cast of Four Lions includes Riz Ahmed as Omar, Nigel Lindsay as Barry, Kayvan Novak as Waj, Adeel Akhtar as Faisal, Arsher Ali as Hassan and more.
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