The Lion in Winter (1968)
The Lion in Winter is a 1968 drama movie directed by Anthony Harvey, with a running time of 2h 14m. It stars Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn and Anthony Hopkins.
Henry II and his estranged queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, battle over the choice of an heir.
Quick answers
What is The Lion in Winter about?
Henry II and his estranged queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, battle over the choice of an heir.
When was The Lion in Winter released?
The Lion in Winter was released on 20 August 1968.
How long is The Lion in Winter?
The Lion in Winter runs 2h 14m.
Who made The Lion in Winter?
The Lion in Winter was directed by Anthony Harvey.
Where can I watch The Lion in Winter?
The Lion in Winter is available on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Plex, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The Lion in Winter
Stream: BFI Player Amazon Channel
Watch free: Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Plex
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Peter O'Toole as Henry II
- Katharine Hepburn as Eleanor of Aquitaine
- Anthony Hopkins as Richard
- John Castle as Geoffrey
- Nigel Terry as John
- Timothy Dalton as Philip II
- Jane Merrow as Alais
- Nigel Stock as William Marshall
- O.Z. Whitehead as Bishop of Durham
- Kenneth Ives as Queen Eleanor's Guard
- Kenneth Griffith as Strolling Player
- Henry Woolf as Strolling Player
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