Movie

Napoleon and Samantha

“Two runaways and a guardian lion lost in the wilderness... AN INCREDIBLE ADVENTURE!”

★ 6.3(38)19721h 32m

Napoleon and Samantha is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch Napoleon and Samantha

🇦🇺 Australia

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Good to know

Director: Bernard McEveety
Release date: 1972-07-05
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Walt Disney Productions

About Napoleon and Samantha

Napoleon and Samantha is a 1972 movie in the Action, Adventure and Drama genres, directed by Bernard McEveety, starring Michael Douglas, Jodie Foster and Johnny Whitaker. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 38 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Napoleon and Samantha in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two young children, who, rather than part with an old pet lion who was once a circus performer, go on a perilous mountain trek to stay with a recluse friend.

Cast

Michael Douglas

Danny Arlington Williams III

Jodie Foster

Samantha

Johnny Whitaker

Napoleon

Will Geer

Grandpa

Henry Jones

Mr. Amos Gutteridge

Vito Scotti

Dimetri the Clown

Ellen Corby

Gertrude

Mary Wickes

Employment Office Clerk

Arch Johnson

Police Chief

Rex Holman

Mark

Zamba

Major the Lion

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Napoleon and Samantha in Australia?+

In Australia, Napoleon and Samantha is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Napoleon and Samantha on Netflix?+

Napoleon and Samantha is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Napoleon and Samantha?+

Napoleon and Samantha has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in Napoleon and Samantha?+

Napoleon and Samantha stars Michael Douglas, Jodie Foster, Johnny Whitaker, Will Geer and Henry Jones.

When did Napoleon and Samantha come out?+

Napoleon and Samantha is a 1972 movie directed by Bernard McEveety.

What genre is Napoleon and Samantha?+

Napoleon and Samantha is Action, Adventure, Drama and Family film.

Who directed Napoleon and Samantha?+

Napoleon and Samantha was directed by Bernard McEveety.