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If youre looking for a mid-week watch that will warm your heart, youve found the perfect pick.

Heres why it should be your next Netflix watch…

What is ‘Lion’ about?

Dev Patel as Saroo Brierley in "Lion"

As he reaches adulthood, Saroos yearning for home and finding the family he lost becomes a full-on obsession.

Eventually, he decides to track down his place of origin and seek the answers his soul needs.

‘Lion’ is a moving quest to find home

Finding home is central to Lion.

Lion Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Dev Patel Movie - YouTube

The real strength of Lion comes from its performances.

As noted, Nicole Kidman gives one of her strongest turns as Saroos adoptive mother.

Lion does suffer from its most engaging moments largely coming in the first act.

Sunny Pawar as Young Saroo Brierley in “Lion”

Saroos life in India is playful and full of wonder, not to mention the locations showcased are stunning.

Im not the only one who has a real fondness for this movie.

Lion earned a much-deserved 84% score onRotten Tomatoesfrom critics, but viewers rate it even higher.

(L-R) Nicole Kidman as Sue Brierley, David Wenham as John Brierley and Sunny Pawar as Young Saroo in “Lion”

Over the last decade, its easily one of the most uplifting movies Ive watched.

Now that its on Netflix, I’m certainly planning to revisit this stirring drama.

And, if you missed it back in the 2010s, youve no excuse to skip it now.

Nicole Kidman as Sue Brierley in “Lion”

Lion is a journey to find a home worth experiencing.

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