The Lion in Winter

What family doesn't have its ups and downs?

19682h 14m7.4(421 votes)

DramaHistory

Synopsis

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 vari…

The Lion in Winter (1968) is a drama and history film directed by Anthony Harvey. It stars Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, and Anthony Hopkins. The film runs for 2 hours 14 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 421 votes.

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Director

Anthony Harvey

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

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Who stars in The Lion in Winter?

The Lion in Winter stars Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, and John Castle, and was directed by Anthony Harvey.

How long is The Lion in Winter?

The Lion in Winter has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes.

When did The Lion in Winter come out?

The Lion in Winter was released in 1968.

What genre is The Lion in Winter?

The Lion in Winter is a drama and history film.

Is The Lion in Winter worth watching?

The Lion in Winter holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.