The Lion in Winter
1968, English. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Lion in Winter is streaming on Lionsgate+, BFI Player, and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Anthony HarveyDirector
- Peter O'TooleHenry II
- Katharine HepburnEleanor of Aquitaine
- Anthony HopkinsRichard
- John CastleGeoffrey
- Nigel TerryJohn
- Timothy DaltonPhilip II
- Jane MerrowAlais
- Nigel StockWilliam Marshall
- O.Z. WhiteheadBishop of Durham
- Kenneth IvesQueen Eleanor's Guard
- Kenneth GriffithStrolling Player
- Henry WoolfStrolling Player
Details
- Released
- 20 August 1968
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- James Goldman
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $22M
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What The Lion in Winter is based on
The Lion in Winter is adapted from a play or musical.
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The Lion in Winter: quick answers
Is The Lion in Winter worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 424 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lion in Winter?
The Lion in Winter runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Does The Lion in Winter have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lion in Winter. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lion in Winter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Lion in Winter is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Lion in Winter on?
The Lion in Winter is streaming on Lionsgate+, BFI Player, and Howdy in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lion in Winter?
If you liked The Lion in Winter, try Richard III, Anne of the Thousand Days, Becket.
Who directed The Lion in Winter?
The Lion in Winter (1968) was directed by Anthony Harvey and stars Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins.
What is The Lion in Winter based on?
The Lion in Winter is adapted from a play or musical.