Walter ( Haley Joel Osment ) is forced to spend his summer with his two uncles, Garth (Michael Caine ) and Hub ( Robert Duvall ). He thinks that he is going to spend a plain and boring summer, as his uncles live in the middle of nowhere, without even a television for entertainment. Hub and Garth are also not happy about Walter staying with them, as they think he is 'some little sissy boy'. What they don't know is that this is going to be a summer that will change the three people's lives forever.
The film is mainly about the events in Hub's life. Hub fought in many wars and battles when he was young. He also met a beautiful princess named Jasmine and fell in love with her. The film is also about how Walter, Hub and Garth spend their summer. There are always a lot of salesmen trying to sell things to Hub and Garth, and they buy a lion from one of them. However, it turns out that the lion is an old, tired circus lion—a 'secondhand lion'. Hub and Garth want to kill it, but Walter wants to keep it as a pet. As the days pass, the lion slowly becomes strong and lively again due to Walter's good care.
Secondhand Lions is a meaningful film that teaches viewers a lot of things, including love, growing old, and what it takes to be a man. The title 'Secondhand Lions' in fact refers to Hub and Garth, who are beginning to think that they are useless since they are getting old. However, this film tells you that even if you are old, like the circus lion, you can still do a lot of meaningful things.
Apart from being meaningful, the film also contains a lot of jokes and funny scenes that will definitely bring laughs to the viewers. These funny scenes help make the film more relaxing.
Moreover, the characters in the movie are very well-drawn. For example, Hub is a man who likes adventures and hates things that are not exciting, such as gardening. The great acting of the cast also helps viewers understand the characters more. The actors make a lot of faces to help viewers know how characters feel in the movie.
In conclusion, this is a funny film that teaches viewers a lesson about life. It is a must-see for every movie-goer.