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
Kenneth Griffith
as Strolling Player
Henry Woolf
as Strolling Player
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1968
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Production Companies
Haworth Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lion in Winter?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Lion in Winter (1968).
What is The Lion in Winter about?▼
Henry II and his estranged queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, battle over the choice of an heir.
Who directed The Lion in Winter?▼
The Lion in Winter was directed by Anthony Harvey and released in 1968. It is a drama, history film.
How long is The Lion in Winter?▼
The Lion in Winter has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in The Lion in Winter?▼
The cast of The Lion in Winter includes Peter O'Toole as Henry II, Katharine Hepburn as Eleanor of Aquitaine, Anthony Hopkins as Richard, John Castle as Geoffrey, Nigel Terry as John and more.
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