Where to watch The Lion in Winter (1968) tonight
The Lion in Winter (1968) runs 2 h 14 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.4 from 422 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 2 h 14 min — ends 10:14 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG (US)
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Released
- August 20, 1968
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 from 422 votes
- Director
- Anthony Harvey
- Starring
- Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), BFI Player Amazon Channel (subscription), Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Lion in Winter?
- The Lion in Winter is 2 h 14 min long (134 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:14 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Lion in Winter rated?
- The Lion in Winter is rated PG in the US.
- Is The Lion in Winter a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream The Lion in Winter?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), BFI Player Amazon Channel (subscription), Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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