Four Lions tells the story of a group of British jihadists who push their abstract dreams of glory to the breaking point. As the wheels fly off, and their competing ideologies clash, what emerges is an emotionally engaging (and entirely plausible) farce.
Writing
Dialogue so sharp it should be illegal; every line earns its cringe.
Acting
Riz Ahmed balances Omar's humanity against the script's absurdism.
Direction
Morris treats terrorism like amateur improv troupe politics.
Director
Chris Morris
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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