No, Secondhand Lions is not a true story. It is a 2003 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Tim McCanlies. The film stars Michael Caine, Robert Duvall, Haley Joel Osment, and Kyra Sedgwick. Though the film is fictional, its music score includes two classical pieces by Ludwig van Beethoven.
The film tells the story of two elderly brothers, Hub and Garth McCann, who take in their young nephew Walter (Osment) one summer. The two eccentric uncles (Caine and Duvall) tell Walter tall tales of their adventures as soldiers, inventors and assassins, of lost treasure and magical powers, from their travels around the world. Walter is left to decide if they are true or not.
Secondhand Lions has grossed over $74 million worldwide. It was nominated for a number of awards, winning a few, such as the 2004 Young Artist Award for Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor age Ten or Younger.
While Secondhand Lions is not a true story, its creative blend of fantasy and family drama has provided viewers with a captivating movie experience. If you're looking for a enjoyable family adventure, you won't be disappointed with Secondhand Lions.
References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondhand_Lions
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0307038/
