Lion movie poster used as film imagery for the Saroo Brierley guideFILM POSTER · Lion

Lion (2016)

Saroo Brierley

Film guide, starting point, and performer.

Saroo Brierley in Lion (2016), played by Dev Patel.

Film guide · 1 film · 2016 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Saroo Brierley on screen

One focused screen portrayal, with the performer and movie linked directly below.

Film guide · 1 film · 2016Main sequence runtime: 1h 58m
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  1. 01Lion poster
    Start hereLion

    2016 · 1h 58m

    Portrayed by Dev Patel · screen performanceMovie guide
    MoviHero score90/100MUST WATCH

THE PERFORMANCE

Who plays Saroo Brierley?

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Dev Patel portraitDev Patelscreen performance

Dev Patel plays Saroo Brierley in Lion.

1 linked movie guide in this sequence

FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Saroo Brierley screen credits

Screen credits: Lion (2016) — Dev Patel as Saroo Brierley.

WHO TO EXPLORE NEXT

Characters connected on screen

Keep moving through the same films and screen world with a character who shares meaningful movie history.

Shared film

Lucy

Saroo Brierley and Lucy both appear in Lion.

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KEEP EXPLORING

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