I worked on this film and this is the ending I remember being edited together first. Next thing I know the film is being released with a much different ending. So to all those folks who thought I was crazy when I said there was an "alternate ending" to this movie, here it is! Thanks Tiberius!

@roslyndrake6702

26 күн бұрын

This is my favorite ending by far!

@NeonOpan

23 күн бұрын

It's all true

@tomburns41

23 күн бұрын

I like this ending.

@debrarichardson6365

22 күн бұрын

Loved this ending so much !

@debrareplogle651

21 күн бұрын

A wonderful ending❤

This is one of those films that after you finish watching you ask why doesn't more folks know about this wondeful film.

@johnmcginnis5201

28 күн бұрын

And..... why don't they make films like this anymore rather than the CGI generated cartoons they call 'film' these days?

@jessicatarnowski5219

27 күн бұрын

Not woke. Smh great movie

@robinlondrow9263

27 күн бұрын

I agree. It is a great movie.

@garyhaber333

26 күн бұрын

Yes!!

@perryphillip6306

26 күн бұрын

I do consider myself to be an movieoholic ... and I do believe this might just be the best movie ever !!! Can't wait to watch it with my daughter !!!

One of the most underrated movies of all time. It is cool to see this.

I liked the Shieks grandkids in the short version. "You mean grandpas stories were TRUE?"

@anthonyromo5954

29 күн бұрын

I like both, never knew this ending was made.

@timbuktu8069

29 күн бұрын

@@anthonyromo5954 It's always good to find new layers.

@kevinpittman2517

27 күн бұрын

yea that one was better this just seemed over done and forced.

@richtravis9562

18 күн бұрын

@@kevinpittman2517 yeah. I could see a blend of both working fairly well, but the horsemens "sudden arrival" just doesn't really work; have them be there from the start maybe assume it's something the crazy old men set up in their will, then reveal the sheik.

@Caseytify

5 күн бұрын

Yes, it was much better; "They really lived."

I just realized, some of the guys at the funeral were the teenagers he beat up in the diner.

@LisaGreenfield-Lesly

24 күн бұрын

Thanks. It took me reading your comment because I didn't realize that either 😂

@lisatilley8751

23 күн бұрын

Too bad they didn't bring back that one traveling salesman

@timbuktu8069

23 күн бұрын

@@lisatilley8751 I'm sure he was there behind the corn.

@rhodawatkins4516

4 күн бұрын

​@@lisatilley8751He was probably afraid he'd be shot at again. I liked seeing Adrian Pasdar in this.

@peterwilliamson7221

3 күн бұрын

Wtf

They had a good long run, they went out with their boots on. You can't beat that kind of life.

Second hand lions , first class film .

@davidwalter2002

18 күн бұрын

The perfect six-word review. It can't be said any better than this.

@rufusleaking3934

17 күн бұрын

@@davidwalter2002 wow thanks David wish you well

@davidwalter2002

17 күн бұрын

@@rufusleaking3934 Merely credit where credit is due. Be well.

@sandramrss7261

16 күн бұрын

BEST EVER

@sandramrss7261

16 күн бұрын

Yes very best

I have to say, I like the theatrical ending much better! This original ending was nice -- especially to see Walt married with two boys of his own. But the theatrical ending, with the son of the Sheik, meeting the "son" of the two legendary brothers -- and finding they were both raised with the same stories -- really wrapped up this movie nicely. "They really lived!" Great ending.

@ThorsonWiles

28 күн бұрын

And the boat in the middle of the pond

@MrJal67

27 күн бұрын

"They really lived..." Kills me every time. Tears follow...

@kevinpittman2517

27 күн бұрын

have to agree with you the son of the shiek tied it up nicely... this was meh ..

@howarddittrich157

27 күн бұрын

Not to throw cold water on the moment, but it was the Grandson of the Sheik. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dZ9rrKOOf7ncj5c.htmlfeature=shared

@mikegammill2455

27 күн бұрын

@@ThorsonWiles "Well, you see there was this one salesman".

"don't kill them Hub, they're just boys..."

@theohvist128

25 күн бұрын

And if you look to the men gathered for the funeral, you can see those same boys having grown up into fine men having come to pay their respects to the pair of Heroes that set their life for success.

@Briselance

18 күн бұрын

"We were just boys too, when we enlisted during the Great War."

@SethHixie

8 күн бұрын

"Well.. uh... There's only 4 of em...."

One of the best movies I have ever watched. Excellent

@OldMovieFan1973

29 күн бұрын

Thankyou for the info....will definitely check it out

@equine2020

19 күн бұрын

2 great actors.

@kevinmcconnell3641

18 күн бұрын

It were a fun movie!!

This became one of my Dad’s favorite films at the end of his life. When family and friends would come to spend time with him he would make them sit and watch it with him. In three weeks it will be 20yrs since he passed. Thank you for sharing this. I feel him with me and know he would have loved it.

@RickNethery

26 күн бұрын

My condolences, sir. Your father could probably relate to this movie with adventures from his own life. Most older men can. 👍

@johnking6252

25 күн бұрын

I hope he really lived ! RIP ✌️

@itsmehiyaluv

15 күн бұрын

That’s such a wonderful story. Your father really had excellent taste in movies. Peace to you.❤

Totally underrated classic.

I'm an 80 yr old who knows, some tall tales really are true. "LIONS" gave me chills and tears. Thanks for posting this clip.

@ChangeAgentJohn

Күн бұрын

Me too!

It was sold as a comedy, but I have never seen such a long and broad, generation spanning love story in my life. My wife and I were silenced by the depth of love, passion and intensity of love that spread itself over multiple continents, years and, a sensitive vibrant and realistic presentation, to anyone with an eye to see and an ear to hear expressed as a love story for the ages.

Secondhand Lions is one of my favorite movies, and I liked the ending that was shown. But this ending makes it so much better. Tears and a warm feeling watching this.

@josephbrandon549

27 күн бұрын

I think if you had the original, with this one added on to the end (except the Sheik) would make it even more perfect than it is already.

@1lovesvideos

26 күн бұрын

I want to go fishing the way they went fishing

@SpeiderSchneider

2 күн бұрын

I liked the original ending. Great line: "yes, they really lived!"

Robert Duvall dominates this scene and he is not even in it.

This movie is for a lifetime, watching over and over. Recommended for all ages. So much love in it.

One of the most heartwarming stories I’ve ever watched in all my 73 years. Definitely one of two movies I’ve watched far more than once.

This ranks among the best movies I have ever seen.

I've watched this film donzens of times, my boys loved it when growing up too. It is about honor, learning to trust, family and unconditional love. This is a priceless classic ❤

More films like this need to be made our children need to learn what life is about through films like this when parents can't teach them

Amazing movie with two of the best actors in film history.

I wish they would have played both endings, I have never seen this one before. thank you for showing it, I wonder where you found it. I am just glad you did.

@terryderush2657

Ай бұрын

I agree with you. It would have been nice. 😊

@anoniaciesluk3273

29 күн бұрын

This is the ending of the directors cut. The pencil pushers often change the film to make is more streamlined.

@jonimitchell5819

29 күн бұрын

I love this ending!!! Not that the other was bad.... but this one was so much better!!!

@H..M..

28 күн бұрын

How have I never seen this ending?!?

@jordanmc9015

28 күн бұрын

Never seen this one either. Glad they shot the other one. This one just doesn't hit the same way. They tried to put to much into it I think. The Legion guys coming out the the trailer was a bit much. Like we are to believe they traveled that way. come on.

It is a wonderful thing to be praised in death by those you love - and it is an Honorable thing to be praised by your enemies - an enemy can be respected for their diligent service to their cause - even if it is contrary your own

I'm glad they went with the other ending. "Yeah.... They REALLY LIVED!"

INMOP this is one of the best movies ever. Michael Caine's Texas accent is incredible. All of the cast brought life to their characters! Osment's natural voice cracking as he was 'going through the change' was absolutely perfect. A growing boy needs the stories of his father, and grandfathers, to learn about handling situations in life. And also to learn from or integrity. I will be watching this movie again tomorrow. :)

I think they should've combined parts of both endings. I like the heartfelt ending but enjoyed the descendants of the sheik confirming it was actually real

@garcia207

24 күн бұрын

Also seeing the yacht on the lake.

@sheilaburns8977

14 күн бұрын

I agree, they could have just shown the Sheik's visit and then had the memorial service.

One of the best movies ever.

Honored by your Companions, Honored by your Enemies.

@jonothandoeser

29 күн бұрын

The died with their boots on.

This movie depicts so many of my own experiences growing up from leaving the pointless suburbia to running away to go live with my father on his cattle ranch. I had a lot of “uncle” types that inadvertently taught me how to be a man, for better and for worse. I’ve been writing a collection of short vignettes on the topic; many are comical, but a few are dead serious. All of these “uncles” were responsible for who I have become. Great stuff.

This is FANTASTIC MOVIE ..... Wish there were more like this ....THIS IS WHY I LOVED GOING TO THE MOVIES

secondhand lions is one of the best movies I have ever seen.... I have seen movies for about 60 yrs. and the final 9 minutes will blow you away....

I watched the entire movie uninterrupted for the first time this week and found it to be the kind of timeless classic that lingers in our memory. This especially applies to the humour and wisdom delivered to the audience.

I've never seen this one before, but I prefer when the helicopter flies in rather than the limo pulling up. I wish they'd kept the funeral scene, eliminated the limo and THEN had the helicopter fly in, perhaps with the old man as well

@vladtepes97

27 күн бұрын

old man on oxygen probably couldn't fly. have sheik jr fly in, introduce himself, then answer a video call from sheik sr.

I would not have survived this ending in the theater : Damn Allergies

@johnfernau6657

25 күн бұрын

Actually it's the onion cutting Ninjas that cause the issues.

haven't watched this movie in years, just lots of clips on YT. Still brings tears to my eyes. Absolutely loved it. Time to watch it all the way through again. Thanks for posting this. Can't say I ever saw this ending.

I had never seen this ending so good, but I did like it when the helicopter lands

Thank you for posting this video. I love this movie. I like this ending so much more. Having the Sheik and the French Foreign Legion travel all that way to honor them shows so much more respect, as well as proving the stories were true.

Absolutely heart rendering seeing how he grew up and now with his wife and sons.. Wonderful to see it all. Absolutely Great.. thanks

Great movie .... had real heart.

I have to admit I like the original ending more, but it was great seeing this version. Secondhand Lions - Big Fish - Field of Dreams. My dad's been gone for many, many years, but these three films still make me cry.

So happy to see this! Hub reminded me of my favorite uncle James! He was on the Burma road in WWII , and I don’t suppose he was the man Hub was, but he had a lot of good values. His stories I’d heard many times when Dad and he were talking and laughing! Just a great movie that I dearly love!!!

This is one of my favorite films. I saw this ending in the extras section of my CD. ❤

I can see why they went with the shorter ending, but I still like seeing this.

Wonderful movie, I always have a box of tissues near me when I watch it. This is about everything that really matters.

'And we shall all know how to perish, Following tradition.' -- 'Le Boudin', the marching anthem of the Legion Etrangere' I think this ending is wonderful. Way back when rocks were soft, I served with a guy in a crappy country down South. When we got out, he had trouble readjusting so one day he sold everything, caught a flight to Paris, partied a couple weeks, sobered up, and joined the Legion. At my last hearing, sometime right before the Millennium, he was a platoon sergeant in the 1er REC. I hope my old war mutt ass passes away as cantankerous and loved Hub and Garth. It's a death worth trying for.

@apollo4619

Ай бұрын

Nowadays many guys (at least in the US Army) are joining up with the Ukrainian Legion instead. I’ll admit me being stateside in a peacetime army I’m kinda envious

@carlhicksjr8401

Ай бұрын

@@apollo4619 There's nothing to be envied about killing, Apollo. Not a thing. Trust me on that one. I understand that you want to 'do something'. I understand that garrison life is boring and is chock full of chickenshit. But I got two things for you: 1. The Ukrainian Legion is getting fed into the battle line very quickly. No training, no cohesion, no esprit-de-corps. You'll just be a replacement and probably not even know enough Ukrainian to get on the radio effectively. 2. Then people will start dying. Maybe in your squad. Odds are, as a replacement, you'll get told off for recovery detail... stacking the dead like cordwood in the back of a GAZ. This is not the shit you want in your head, ok?

@apollo4619

Ай бұрын

@@carlhicksjr8401 As for your 1 point, my buddies that joined up (after Kyiv was secured) had to go through a 3 month training period dispite being prior 11B infantry with the US Army, They tell me morale is actually pretty good (partially because they often stay on R&R with Ukrainian families and understand the front line is only miles away from them.) Additionally there are so many UK/US volunteers they are now folded into their own battalion (aside from SF teams). As for your second point, yeah I get it I just don't like sitting on my ass in the rear while my boys are out there helping people. Hell just last week my buddy sent a video of them pulling civilians out of rubble (alive) from a missile hit in Odessa or some city.

@carlhicksjr8401

Ай бұрын

@@apollo4619 You're NOT 'in the rear with the gear', bro. You are in compliance to your oath and your orders. Don't get me wrong here... I am in sympathy with the Ukraine. I'm an old Cold Warrior and the Russians will always be the bad guy emotionally to me. But you have taken no oath and received no benefit from the Ukraine. There is no reason to feel bad about where you sit right this minute. What you choose to do after your hitch is up is entirely up to you. You're a man and must make a man's choices for a man's reasons. And you're **certainly** not gonna make them to make me happy, right? But I feel a responsibility as an 'elder brother' so to speak to give you fair warning and experienced advice about a choice you seem to be making. I have done that to best of my ability.

@timkellyD2R

28 күн бұрын

I get up early every July 14 just to watch the parade live from Paris, and to see the Legion march to Le Boudin. Because they march at a slower pace they are always the last foot unit. They alone bring their own band and unlike many French Units, they do not split before the reviewing stand where the President of the Republic is standing.

For my birthday my grown-up children gave me a video of this movie!! Of all they gave me this one gift is my treasure!!!

I love that movie. Thank you for sharing this. This means an aweful, aweful lot.

Austin Sapp thank you for posting this it would have made this movie so much better if they had left this in the original ending. Love the scene with the French foreign Legion showing their respect for fallen soldiers.

@CathieSoli

29 күн бұрын

I agree.

This is the first time I've ever seen the original ending. I wish they kept the foreign legionnaires' salute in the theatrical ending as it would have been a nice tribute for their years of service. I'm fine with the grandson and great grandson arriving by helicopter to affirm the sheik's side.

Absolutely amazing movie, with *OUTSTANDING* 'Life Lessons!' I really wish they'd have kept this in the movie.

I loved this movie and have watched it many many times.

Such a great movie! Had to add it to my collection.

My heart soars Everytime I even think about this movie. What a wonderful and should be required watching for all young men...

I loved the ending that I've watched on video rental, television and now digitally own. This ending, which I've never seen is good. I'm not sure which one I prefer. This original or the one in digital, I like both, which I wished they could have merged the two versions, and have the adult Sheik grandson with his son, accompanying the old Sheik, and translating to the adult nephew & family, about how he felt about the two adversary brothers and how both grandson and nephew chuckling about the stories told to them forming their character.

@dancahill8199

26 күн бұрын

Agreed ! It would have been extremely excellent, imho, to have merged the two, like you said.

i really liked the theatrical ending, but this one made me feel really excited. The old enemy came to pay his respects to the two men who beat him in battle.

Loved this movie since childhood, never seen this ending until today 🤯

I liked this ending. One Saturday years ago this came on in the afternoon and I was hooked watching it. Great movie and still watch it when ever its on.

@mariegeorge8865

6 күн бұрын

Same with me, too. I love all the main actors but had never heard of this movie. It was awesome.

The first and only other place I have seen this ending was on the two CD set at the deleted scenes section.

I've never seen this ending. I like them both. They, individually, give such respect to the McCann brothers.

Without a doubt, one of the best movies ever made. Clean, honest, OLD MEN TEACHING KIDS HOW TO LIVE AND HOW TO DIE.

One of my favorite movies of all time. Me and my grandma watched it when it first came out, and it still brings back so many good memories. It was such a a well developed story, and had a great message behind it. I will say I kinda prefer the theatrical ending, but I do wish they had included the teenage punks all grown up and respectable in that version. It would have tied up the whole thing nicely to have seen them. Cool to see an alternate ending to a movie that's very near and dear to my heart, for sure, though.

A movie that is a classic for the ages. It is one that my family and I watch again and again.

loved this movie

They should have combined the two endings because seeing those boys grown up into young men combined with meeting the son of his uncle's enemy would have been perfect

Good to see this alternate ending. But I like the helicopter ending better. TY for sharing this.

I haven't thought of this movie for years, and here I am, watching the end and sobbing as if I'd just watched it all over again. It was an amazing movie. I did like the theatrical ending, though.. with the helicopter. There was a bond there. Two boys, growing up with the same stories, just never believing it was anything but stories. But this.. this was a proper send off to the men. Both for Walt, but in two different ways.

This movie, The Cowboys, and Friendly Persuasion are my three favorites. Life lifting stories that change us for the rest of our lives. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

It is not difficult to classify this masterpiece as a classic

They should have left this in the movie

That was a perfect ending they should have kept it.

@josephpetrocelli3930

Ай бұрын

I agree, fits the story much better.

@swskitso

28 күн бұрын

Disagree Too long-winded In the theatrical version it does not just confirm the stories to be true but it shows the brothers to be legends even in the eyes of their enemies.

@jodyperdue5561

28 күн бұрын

Wow I've never seen this ending either I love it but then I love this movie❤

@RickNethery

26 күн бұрын

It would have been perfect if the grandson had helped the Sheek get into position. Then, he walked up and told the story of how his grandfather had spoken highly of these two brave men. ❤

This is one of my favorite movies of all time. My dad was a troubled person, and we had a difficult relationship my entire life until he passed. I gave him this movie when he was unwell, and he did watch it in spite of his skepticism. He told me it was one of the best movies he’d ever seen and thank me for it.

I love how Frankie and his pals showed up- it speaks about the influence Hub had on their lives

I loved this movie!❤

One of the best movies these men ever made.

Excellent movie loved every moment of it ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

One of my favorite movies

It was all true...Hub McCann - that's who I am.

@user-vf4wi2og8b

Ай бұрын

"You just got out of the hospital " "There's only 4 of them."😂😂

Secondhand Lions is one of my favorite movies and I've watched it quite a few times. I'm 74, a Marine Vietnam veteran and my eyes well up with tears each time I watch it. This movie is pure magic.

Now I know what i willbe watching for Sunday afternoon movie

I loved this ending but I also loved the validation of the “stories” from the original ending. One of my favorite movies ever and as many times as I’ve watched it, still need Kleenex !

Bought the DVD of this heartwarming movie as soon as it came out. We watch it at least every year, sometimes more. It’s absolutely delightful.💞

Thank you for this. I have always loved this movie.

I've watched this movie so many times since e I saw it orginally at the theater and I rememeber that when it was orginally released it did not have much advertising about it..not like many films that don't hold candle to it....I own a copy but still watch it evetytime it's on my streaming channels....it's like the original Angel's in the Outfield, Field of Dreams and the climate that give hope using humor and down to earth feelings The movie Hope Floats is sort if the same...in the end everything e is well...and we all are wanting that in life.

One of the greatest movies of modern times. Two of the most important actors of our times. Watch "Big Fish" to see another inspiring movie.

Thank you. A most enjoyable alternative. In a situation where I never thought I needed one . Simply awesome. :)

Thank you for showing this. I loved this movie, and I like both endings.

Glad to see this version. Much happier they used the other... but still glad to see this version.

I LOVE this movie!!! Thanks for showing this.

I was just thinking about this film yesterday, and remember both seeing endings (from the DVD), and definitely liked the original. Just seeing this again brought a tear to my eye.

Thanks for adding this. Much better ending than the theatrical one.

I love the movie but, had never seen this ending. Thanks for sharing it. It made me go back and watch the movie again :)

will always be my favorite film. This is gives color in a fun and beautiful way, though I can see why they abridged it. Thank you for posting this

Never heard of this movie and I love Robert Duvall! I was lucky enough to have met him in a small restaurant where I live in Sterling VA about 8-10 years ago!!

@phoebegilliland8897

19 күн бұрын

Go watch it. It's wonderful.

@mariegeorge8865

6 күн бұрын

I had never heard of it, either. I love all the main actors. The movie is beautiful.

Loved seeing the boys show up, but I prefer the theatrical ending.

@raymondcarver476

Ай бұрын

This ending is nice, but I like the other one better as well. You have 2 guys who grew up in different parts of the world hearing essentially the same story from very different people, and they've most likely wondered if the stories were indeed true. Then they both meet and it confirms that they weren't just being entertained.

@JoybuzzerX

Ай бұрын

@@raymondcarver476 Exactly. Felt a little better acted as well. But again, loved seeing the boys Herb beat up, show up. I was always thinking one of them should've been the Sheriff

I love this film. I just watched it again two days ago! Thanks for this original ending, but I do love the theatrical ending with the Sheikh's grandson and great-grandson! And the yacht in the pond!!

When I worked at blockbuster and someone wanted a recommendation for a good family movie I always suggested this one. Every single person came back and said it was amazing. I have watched my dvd many times and never knew of this ending until today.

Both endings were great. They should have had them both. The Sheikh's son first and then this scene at the very end that would have made it even greater. I never saw this in there before. This was awesome!

Thank you for posting this alternative ending.

Glad someone found this and posted it. Awesome film no matter the ending.