Lions for Lambs (2007) movie poster

Lions for Lambs (2007)

"If you don't STAND for something, you might FALL for anything."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 62%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 38% (RT: 28%, MC: 47) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Runtime
1h 32m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (821 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
28%
Metacritic
47
Cast
Meryl Streep as Janine Roth
Tom Cruise as Senator Jasper Irving
Robert Redford as Dr. Stephen Malley
Andrew Garfield as Todd Hayes
Michael Peรฑa as Ernest Rodriguez
Derek Luke as Arian Finch
Peter Berg as Wirey Pink
Kevin Dunn as ANX Editor
It's divisive. Only 62% of audiences liked it based on 821 votes. Critics scored it lower at 38%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Three stories told simultaneously in ninety minutes of real time: a Republican Senator who's a presidential hopeful gives an hour-long interview to a skeptical television reporter, detailing a strategy for victory in Afghanistan; two special forces ambushed on an Afghani ridge await rescue as Taliban forces close in; a poli-sci professor at a California college invites a student to re-engage. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated action films of 2007 among dedicated fans.
  • Meryl Streep spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Lions for Lambs is a 2007 action, adventure, drama film directed by Robert Redford. Three stories told simultaneously in ninety minutes of real time: a Republican Senator who's a presidential hopeful gives an hour-long interview to a skeptical television reporter, detailing a strategy for victory in Afghanistan; two special forces ambushed on an Afghani ridge await rescue as Taliban forces close in; a poli-sci professor at a California college invites a student to re-engage. The film has been rated by 821 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a action film, Lions for Lambs delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Lions for Lambs (2007) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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