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Secondhand Lions

FamilyComedyDrama

Directed by Tim McCanlies

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. From TMDB

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  • MadameNostalgic✨Tanya @madamenostalgic.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    If you're going to watch a Robert Duvall movie tonight or this week (and you should) may I suggest Secondhand Lions? It is an unexpected delight. Like, for sure watch the hardcore stuff, but see the joyful, too.

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  • Chris Hutchinson 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇬🇱🇵🇸🇮🇷 🕊️ @cahutch1990.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 24, 2026

    In honor of the great Robert Duvall, I finally watched Secondhand Lions. What a delightfully silly but moving film. Caine and Duvall - hard to get a better pairing than that. And young Osment was wonderful as well. Perfect film. #hatm

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  • Nicholas Slayton @nslayton.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    RIP Robert Duvall. There are a million moments or performances I could point to, he was just that good. I have a soft spot for his work in SECONDHAND LIONS. He has two great speeches in the film, had to choose just one. www.youtube.com/watch?v=duu0...

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  • ⓝⓞ🅞🅝🅔 @[email protected]Lemmy · Feb 16, 2026

    Well damn, I just watched Secondhand Lions with my children this weekend. I hope I can live as long as him. What a great number of years.

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  • timelady12345678 @leelazoe1974.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 28, 2026

    Secondhand Lions (2003). I forgot how freaking cute this movie is. Cheesy - yes, but so fun. I was definitely crying by the end. Duvall & Caine are great as grumpy old men. #filmsky

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  • Scissors @scissors.myatproto.socialBluesky · Jan 15, 2025

    i need more people to know Secondhand Lions is a good movie

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  • Marty Duren @martyduren.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 14, 2024

    Sometimes, when I start thinking things are rough, I remember all the professional movie reviewers who panned Secondhand Lions and am thankful I haven’t fallen to that depth.

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  • Greg @gwiss.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    What a tremendous career. Just a week or two ago I was watching Secondhand Lions with my kids (it’s still a delightful movie) and I was laughing at how Duvall and Caine are supposed to be so old in the movie but the movie itself was over 20 years old now.

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  • The Dammitch - Artist and Streamer @thedammitch.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 15, 2025

    Just re-watched Secondhand Lions. What a wonderful, inspirational, perfect movie. I'm not crying, you're crying.

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  • Nebula Wiglett Moon 🌙 KPup Bear Hunter @nebulamoon86.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 17, 2026

    Robert Duvalls role as Hub in Secondhand Lions was my introduction to him as an actor back in 2003 or 2004. It was the first time I saw a movie about 2 men raising a child. Brothers but 2 men nonetheless. Still my favorite movie overall to this day. Rewatching this tomorrow. #RobertDuvall #ThankYou

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  • Nygmus @nygmus.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    Secondhand Lions was not his best film, but it was a film that spoke to my heart.

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  • Opiniongirl @opiniongirl.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    In tribute to Robert Duvall‘s passing today we are watching Secondhand Lions. What a wonderful wonderful movie. They just don’t make them like that anymore, but they should!

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  • Lady Jane @ladyjane.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    While Mr. Duvall will be remembered for many films, my absolute favorite will always be Secondhand Lions. He and Michael Caine were absolute perfection in this! If you've never seen it, I HIGHLY recommend it!

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  • casual @pw-casual.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    This might just be my childhood memories, but I LOVED Secondhand Lions and he was the heart and soul of that movie

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  • BOOsie👻 @ignoramoose.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 2, 2026

    One of my favorite local trans ladies, Jo - she is in her 70s and came out like a decade ago, Michael & I are making a zine about her - mentioned Secondhand Lions as a feel good pick-me-up movie when we had coffee last week, so that’s what I’m watching tonight. Here’s Jo 🥰:

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  • hakman70.bsky.social @hakman70.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 27, 2026

    I watched this last night. Might watch it again because I pick up on so much a second time around. It has a quasi-Secondhand Lions feel to it. Not as good as Secondhand but a very well put together movie, IMHO.

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  • figmo @mfwic1667.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    My favorite Rober Duvall role was as "Uncle Hub" in the 2003 movie "Secondhand Lions". It stars Duvall, Michael Caine and Haley Joel Osment and others. If you haven't seen it, you owe it yourself to watch it. There is an alternate ending you should also search out.

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  • Antimoon 🏳️‍⚧️θΔ @please.letmelickyourpa.wsBluesky · Feb 16, 2025

    maybe I just don't like feel-good coming of age stories, but I watched Secondhand Lions because it's free on Youtube, and WOW that movie sucks I liked the Berke Breathed illustrations, but I'm already a fan of his work.

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  • Liz1973 @swickl3.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 7, 2025

    20 Day Movie Challenge 🎥 Choose 20 movies that greatly influenced you. No explanations, no reviews, just pictures. 1/20 #FilmSky #MovieSky Secondhand Lions

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  • Boo London @cmdrsue.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 31, 2024

    Since we've been talking about Secondhand Lions for the last couple of days, I will leave this out here. That movie is one of my favorite bromances.

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  • HoustonHenry @[email protected]Lemmy · Aug 20, 2023

    My favorite movie changes frequently, but ATM my top 3 would be Big Fish Secondhand Lions Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? Snatch is in my top 5 though

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  • VerilyFemme @[email protected]Lemmy · Feb 18, 2026

    [Secondhand Lions](https://youtu.be/Ebkrm7u44UI) is criminally underrated. It's written and directed by the writer of The Iron Giant, a fact that becomes evident when massive amounts of saltwater start pouring from your eyes around halfway through. Robert Duvall was [fucking legendary](https://youtu.be/gkccqolaVGg) as Hub McCann. I could not think of anyone else in that role.

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  • L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    Secondhand Lions is a charming Robert Duvall film — give it a watch if you haven’t seen it

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  • Sterling Dodge (aka Justin Eger) @fugitivecourier.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    Fuck. Fuck fuck fuck. A Legend. I was watching T.H.E. Cat recently and he appears in two different episodes, but is immediately recognizable. And that was a fraction of his talent. Might have to watch Secondhand Lions tonight in his honor. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

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  • Tamara Keel [Scary Remix] @tamslick.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 4, 2025

    Right Wing weirdos lionize the movie Secondhand Lions. Imagine misunderstanding this so badly… youtu.be/y1-KbmIagFw?...

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  • Maq @maqusan.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 14, 2026

    There's that scene in the film Secondhand Lions where Robert Duvall beats up a bunch of youths who couldn't understand the rich and important life he's lived. The boomers post it to facebook all the time, heavily identifying with Duvall, missing the point that the snot-nosed kids are literal boomers

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  • Doggy Dyke @alterkitten.bsky.socialBluesky · May 26, 2026

    I know the deepest fucking cuts apparently—weirdest obscure songs, movies, books, shows, etc…. Because of how I was raised i guess??? Like knowing the movie Escanaba in Da Moonlight. Or Secondhand Lions. I did not know these were deep cuts until Micah told me so, I just thought they were common

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  • RevMelanieNOLA @revmelanienola.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 20, 2026

    We swear by Secondhand Lions. Adore that movie, Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Haley Joel Osment, Kyra Sedgwick all perfect in it.

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  • thedo0dah62.bsky.social @thedo0dah62.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 17, 2026

    I’ve enjoy his work starting with To Kill a Mockingbird. The last movie I could take my mom to was Open Range and she loved it. Secondhand Lions was magnificent in humor and life lessons.

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  • Baba Yaga is gathering witches in Salem @babayaga.questBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    With alt text RIP Robert Duvall My favorite film of his was Secondhand Lions, it was the last movie my Gramps ever went to a theater for (Duvall was one of "his boys") and we both cried and went and got strawberry milkshakes and talked about life and I hope I will always remember that.

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  • Matt Bagley @bagleysports.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    Whats your favorite Robert Duvall movie? Godfather feels like cheating - it might be my favorite movie, period - my father has an unorthodox pick: Secondhand Lions

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  • Lee Casebolt @leecasebolt.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    Just watched Secondhand Lions recently, which is nothing special as a movie, but Duvall's got a monologue early on that would sound hackneyed and trite from 95% of all actors and he makes that shit sound like Shakespeare. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FAd...

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  • Whit EM @whittyrem.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    Everyone is gonna say The Godfather, etc., but I really loved Duvall in Secondhand Lions. Love a little heartwarming movie

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  • Sterling Dodge (aka Justin Eger) @fugitivecourier.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 31, 2025

    #writestuff A6: sorry to dip into film for an answer again, but I immediately thought of Secondhand Lions. The flashbacks are essential to the narrative and are uniquely envisioned.

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  • Asper @aspersavatars.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 10, 2025

    Just re-watched an older movie from my childhood, and I think I like it better now than I did as a kid. The movie in question: Secondhand Lions. If you haven't heard about it or seen it, I HIGHLY recommend you guys watch it for yourselves. It's SO GOOD!

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  • Kei Truck Enthusiast: Celebrating Socktober @pacificwatershrew.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 21, 2025

    We’re gonna live like that Secondhand Lions movie but with kei trucks and tuner cars.

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  • Adler, The Phoenix of Grunvale @phoenixofgrunvale.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 21, 2026

    #AdlerOnLetterboxd: Secondhand Lions (2003) Seriously? This isn’t based on required middle school reading? I mean, not that I’m complaining. This film just has that vibe. boxd.it/deQD4b

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  • VerilyFemme @[email protected]Lemmy · Feb 18, 2026

    "I'm Hub McCann. I've fought in two World Wars and countless smaller ones on three continents. I led thousands of men into battle with everything from horses and swords to artillery and tanks. I've seen the headwaters of the Nile, and tribes of natives no white man had ever seen before. I've won and lost a dozen fortunes, _killed many men_ and loved only one woman with a passion a _flea_ like you could never begin to understand. That's who I am. NOW, GO HOME, BOY!" Chills. Every time. I also…

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  • gh0stmedic.bsky.social @gh0stmedic.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 17, 2026

    As much as I love this movie, my better half needs to see Secondhand Lions.

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  • Becky🪼 @killerweasel.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 17, 2026

    I love Secondhand Lions. Christian Kane plays the younger version of Robert Duvall. Robert Duvall & Michael Caine are great together. The film is on Tubi if you want to check it out. Excellent film. youtu.be/BN0VvhJpygk

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  • oliveoylcp.bsky.social @oliveoylcp.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 17, 2026

    Secondhand Lions is a beautiful film.

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  • library-lisa.bsky.social @library-lisa.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    I am watching my favorite movie with him, "Secondhand Lions"!

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  • Tommytoon Stories 🖋️🦎 @tommytoonstoriesvt.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 29, 2025

    Okay here we go! Weather: Light Rain/Cloudy Birds: Blue Jay Cake: Chocolate/Red Velvet Holiday: Halloween Movie: Secondhand Lions/Surfs Up @konakirikou.bsky.social @connorwithabeard.bsky.social @bankshade.bsky.social @mik0-sama.bsky.social @darkmaster.bsky.social

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  • Bobby @nidae.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 29, 2024

    May I recommend another good movie to watch with your kids.. Secondhand Lions.

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  • Courtney 📖🌼 @courtreadsney.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 17, 2024

    Introduce yourself with: One book 📚 — The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna One movie 🎥 — Secondhand Lions One album 💿 — ÷ (Divide) One TV show 📺 — Spy x Family

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  • marshall “mars” 🦑 @yumlavendersoap.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 14, 2024

    3. Secondhand Lions i'm so so incredibly fond of it. for so many reasons, just a feel-good comfort film.

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  • Reimu 🦊⛩️🎃 @reimukirisame.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 30, 2026

    There's this movie that's pretty underrated called Secondhand Lions, highly recommend. It's one of my faves too. It's a real gem.

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  • Valerie Raith @wraithstrike.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 10, 2026

    I think Rogue would love my comfort movie. Secondhand Lions.

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  • The Vegapunk of Hyenas @yeeniemcbeenie.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 30, 2026

    Off topic, but Travis mistakenly got cast as a gangster in the film Secondhand Lions (very underrated movie, btw) because the director assumed he was a stunt actor (he’s a big guy irl). The director apologized when he found this out because there’s multiple scenes where he gets punched in the face

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  • KSHernandez ♊(she/her/they) @[email protected]Mastodon · Apr 11, 2026

    @klu9 Ah yes!! Been so long since I seen that film. It is also a really good film. #FridayThrillerClub #SecondHandLions

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  • Blue-Patriot 🇺🇸🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🖤🇺🇦 🇪🇺🌍 @blue-patriot.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 17, 2026

    Secondhand Lions. I love that movie.

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  • library-lisa.bsky.social @library-lisa.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 17, 2026

    I watched Secondhand Lions earlier today. I love that movie.

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  • SusanHR 🇨🇦 @susanrankin.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    Secondhand Lions is a great movie! A must see!!

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  • Jeffrey Overstreet @overstreet.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 16, 2026

    ..While I was writing a film column in the early 2000s, a woman emailed me to say she liked my piece on SECONDHAND LIONS. Would I meet her for lunch to talk about it? I was wary, but she was lovely. She seemed particularly interested in my unpublished fiction; she made a call to a friend. ...

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  • Jona 🧑🏾‍🏫🌺🌳🍁🏳️‍⚧️📚 @jonanightingale.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 7, 2025

    The only movie I’ve ever watched more than five times was Secondhand Lions. For several years, it was the only comfort movie I had.

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  • Zomb-Vee @luchavee.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 14, 2025

    Is there a movie that seems super underrated that you still love to this day? For me, it'll always be Secondhand Lions

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  • Elon's Sainted Fuckin' Aunt @tommytimp.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 9, 2025

    No disrespect to YouTube and commentators and all, but seriously how can somebody's favorite movie of all time be Secondhand Lions

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  • Triscribe @triscribe.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 5, 2024

    Pick a movie, keep one actor, the rest are Muppets: Secondhand Lions, Robert Duvall

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  • Beyond Blonde© @beyondblonde.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 3, 2024

    Another feel good family movie I love is Secondhand Lions.

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  • MeowingMeowily @meowingmeowily.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 21, 2024

    Choose 20 films that have stayed with you or influenced you. One film per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just .gifs #FilmSky #Movies 🎬📽️ 1/20 Title: Secondhand Lions

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