The Winter's Tale
1981, English. Directed by Jane Howell.
The jealous King Leontes falsely accuse his wife Hermione of infidelity with his best friend, and she dies. Leontes exiles his newborn daughter Perdita, who is raised by shepherds for sixteen years and falls in love with the son of Leontes' friend. When Perdita returns home, a statue of Hermione "comes to life", and everyone is reconciled.
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Winter's Tale is streaming on Britbox in India.
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- Released
- 8 February 1981
- Country
- United Kingdom
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What The Winter's Tale is based on
The Winter's Tale is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Winter's Tale runs 173 minutes (2h 53m).
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The Winter's Tale is streaming on Britbox in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Winter's Tale?
If you liked The Winter's Tale, try Northanger Abbey, Home for Christmas Day, A Valentine's Match.
Who directed The Winter's Tale?
The Winter's Tale (1981) was directed by Jane Howell and stars Jeremy Kemp, Robert Stephens, Anna Calder-Marshall.
What is The Winter's Tale based on?
The Winter's Tale is adapted from a play or musical.