Where to watch The Lion in Winter(1968)
In the United States, The Lion in Winter is available to stream on Lionsgate+, BFI Player, and Howdy. It's also free on Kanopy, Plex, Plex Channel, and Tubi TV. You can also rent it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Lion in Winter
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The Lion in Winter plot summary
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.
Details
- Release date
- August 20, 1968
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Directed by
- Anthony Harvey
- Country
- United Kingdom
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 421 votes
The Lion in Winter trailer
Cast
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
FAQ
Where can I watch The Lion in Winter?
In the United States, The Lion in Winter is available to stream on Lionsgate+, BFI Player, and Howdy. It's also free on Kanopy, Plex, Plex Channel, and Tubi TV. You can also rent it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Lion in Winter?
Yes. In the United States you can rent it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Lion in Winter?
The Lion in Winter runs 2h 14m (134 minutes).
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