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The Lion in Winter (1968)

What family doesn't have its ups and downs?

  • Aug 20, 1968
  • 2h 14m
  • PG

7.4/10

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422 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Lion in Winter is a 1968 drama and history film directed by Anthony Harvey. Its leading cast includes Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn and Anthony Hopkins. It runs for 2 hours 14 minutes.

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 various schemers gather for the holiday, each tries to make the indecisive king choose their option.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
2 hours 14 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
7.4/10 from 422 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

4K Restoration - Official Trailer · plays from YouTube

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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
  • Nigel Stock William Marshall
  • O.Z. Whitehead Bishop of Durham
  • Kenneth Ives Queen Eleanor's Guard
  • Kenneth Griffith Strolling Player
  • Henry Woolf Strolling Player
  • Karol Hagar Strolling Player
  • David Griffith Strolling Player
  • Fran Stafford Lady in Waiting
  • Ella More Lady in Waiting

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