Cecil
“The Lion and the Dentist”
Synopsis
In 2015 a lion in Zimbabwe named Cecil was killed by Walter Palmer, an American dentist, provoking a global outcry. The story of Cecil’s death turns the gaze back on to us and our behaviour. The simplicity of the outrage is a stark contrast to the complexity of the reality.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Cary
- Original Score
- Jon Opstad
- Original Title
- Cecil
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Arrow Pictures, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Cary
Jon Opstad
Johann Perry
Joby Gee
John Smithson, Ben Coren, Sacha Mirzoeff, Ollie Madden, Kate Ward
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Cary
Director
John Smithson
Producer
Joby Gee
Editor
Johann Perry
Director of Photography
Jon Opstad
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Adult entertainment for licensed premises only.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cecil.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cecil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cecil about?
In 2015 a lion in Zimbabwe named Cecil was killed by Walter Palmer, an American dentist, provoking a global outcry. The story of Cecil’s death turns the gaze back on to us and our behaviour. The simplicity of the outrage is a stark contrast to the complexity of the reality.
Who directed Cecil?
Cecil was directed by Arthur Cary.
Who stars in Cecil?
The principal cast of Cecil includes Not specified.
When was Cecil released and how long is it?
Cecil was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Cecil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cecil was composed by Jon Opstad.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cecil?
Cecil holds official age classifications: GB: R18 (Adult entertainment for licensed premises only.).