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The Lion in Winter

“What family doesn't have its ups and downs?”

7.419682h 14mDramaHistory
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The Lion in Winter at a glance

The Lion in Winter is a 1968 drama and history film, running 2h 14m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Sky Go, Now TV Cinema and Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel.

12 age rating2h 14mDramaHistory

Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1968-08-20
Runtime
2h 14m
Genres
Drama, History
Director
Anthony Harvey
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.4 / 10 · 423 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
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
Karol HagarStrolling Player
David GriffithStrolling Player

Questions about The Lion in Winter

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Where can I watch The Lion in Winter in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Lion in Winter is listed on Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Lion in Winter suitable for children?

The Lion in Winter is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Lion in Winter about?

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…

How long is The Lion in Winter?

The Lion in Winter runs for 2h 14m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Lion in Winter trailer?

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