The Lion in Winter
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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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
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Kenneth Ives
Queen Eleanor's Guard
Kenneth Griffith
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Henry Woolf
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- Where can I watch The Lion in Winter?
- The Lion in Winter (1968) is available to stream on Kanopy, Plex, Plex Player, Plex Channel and Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel in US. Streaming catalogues change often, so confirm on the service before starting.
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- When was The Lion in Winter released?
- The Lion in Winter was released in 1968. It has a runtime of 134 minutes.
- What kind of film is The Lion in Winter?
- The Lion in Winter is a drama, history 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 Pri…
- Who stars in The Lion in Winter?
- The Lion in Winter stars Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins and John Castle.