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The Lion in Winter

1968·Movie·PG·134 min·7.4(403)

What family doesn't have its ups and downs?

Henry II and his estranged queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, battle over the choice of an heir.

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Where to watch The Lion in Winter in United States

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JapanAmazon Video, FOD

About The Lion in Winter

The Lion in Winter is a 1968 English-language drama and history film directed by Anthony Harvey. The cast is led by Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins. It has a runtime of 2h 14m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Plex.

The Lion in Winter was produced by Haworth Productions and made in United Kingdom. It was released on August 20, 1968, and carries a PG certification.

Director
Anthony Harvey
Writers
James Goldman
Release date
August 20, 1968
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Haworth Productions
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The Lion in Winter cast & crew

The Lion in Winter was directed by Anthony Harvey and written by James Goldman.

The cast features Peter O'Toole as Henry II, Katharine Hepburn as Eleanor of Aquitaine, Anthony Hopkins as Richard, John Castle as Geoffrey, Nigel Terry as John, and Timothy Dalton as Philip II.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Barry, cinematography is by Douglas Slocombe, and it was produced by Joseph E. Levine and Martin Poll.

Is The Lion in Winter worth watching?

The Lion in Winter holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 403 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 2h 14m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and history, The Lion in Winter is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Lion in Winter

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Cast of The Lion in Winter

Peter O'Toole

Peter O'Toole

Henry II

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Richard

John Castle

John Castle

Geoffrey

Nigel Terry

Nigel Terry

John

Timothy Dalton

Timothy Dalton

Philip II

Jane Merrow

Jane Merrow

Alais

Nigel Stock

Nigel Stock

William Marshall

O.Z. Whitehead

O.Z. Whitehead

Bishop of Durham

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Kenneth Ives

Queen Eleanor's Guard

Kenneth Griffith

Kenneth Griffith

Strolling Player

Henry Woolf

Henry Woolf

Strolling Player

The Lion in Winter — FAQs

Where can I watch The Lion in Winter in United States?

The Lion in Winter is streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.

Is The Lion in Winter on BFI Player Amazon Channel?

Yes — The Lion in Winter is currently available on BFI Player Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is The Lion in Winter in?

The Lion in Winter is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Lion in Winter?

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

What is The Lion in Winter rated?

The Lion in Winter is rated PG. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 403 ratings.

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