The Lion in Winter

Name: The Lion in Winter
Released: 1968-08-20
Rating: 7.363

7.4/10 (421)

·1968· 134 min

Director: Anthony Harvey

"What family doesn't have its ups and downs?"

Christmas 1183, Angevin Empire: King Henry II plans to announce his successor to the throne. Jockeying for the crown, though, is complex. Henry has three sons and wants his boy Prince John to take over. Henry's wife, Queen Eleanor, believes their son Prince Richard should be king. As family and various schemers gather for the holiday, each tries to make the indecisive king choose their option.

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Cast

Peter O'Toole

Henry II

Katharine Hepburn

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Anthony Hopkins

Richard

John Castle

Geoffrey

Nigel Terry

John

Timothy Dalton

Philip II

Jane Merrow

Alais

Nigel Stock

William Marshall

O.Z. Whitehead

Bishop of Durham

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Kenneth Ives

Queen Eleanor's Guard

Kenneth Griffith

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Henry Woolf

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In brief

The Lion in Winter (1968) is a drama, history film. With an average rating of 7.4/10 from 421 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 14min. You can stream it on: BFI Player Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Lion in Winter online?

The Lion in Winter is available on the following streaming services: BFI Player Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Lion in Winter?

The Lion in Winter runs 134 minutes (2h 14min).

What rating does The Lion in Winter have?

The Lion in Winter has an average rating of 7.4/10 based on 421 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Lion in Winter from?

The Lion in Winter was released in 1968.