Cecil (2026)
“The Lion and the Dentist”
Movie20261h 41mEnglish
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Movie review: Cecil
Cecil is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Documentary, Crime. Its listed tagline is “The Lion and the Dentist”.
Story
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.
Audience reaction
TMDB records an audience rating of 0.0/10.
Production
Release date: February 19, 2026 · Runtime: 101 minutes · Original language: English
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