The Lion in Winter (1968)

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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.

Released: 1968-08-20
Genres: Drama, History
Runtime: 2h 14m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 7.4/10 from 423 votes

Directed by Anthony Harvey.

Top 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

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Where to watch The Lion in Winter

United States: stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel; watch free on Kanopy, Plex, Tubi TV; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: stream on Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel; rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube
Canada: watch free on Plex; rent on Apple TV Store
Australia: rent on JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube

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