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The Lion in Winter (1968): movie guide
The Lion in Winter (1968) is a Drama, History running about 134 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.4/10 from 424 votes. Notable cast includes Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1968-08-20
- Runtime: 134 min
- TMDB: 7.4/10
- Genres: Drama, History
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1968-08-20
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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 gather for the holiday, each tries to make the indecisive king choose their option.
Cast highlights
The Lion in Winter features Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle, Nigel Terry, Timothy Dalton. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1968-08-20. Runtime: 134 minutes. TMDB score: 7.4/10 (424 votes). Genres: Drama, History. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Lion in Winter?
- The Lion in Winter is listed as Drama, History on TMDB.
- How long is The Lion in Winter?
- The Lion in Winter runs about 134 minutes.
- Who stars in The Lion in Winter?
- Cast highlights include Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle, Nigel Terry, Timothy Dalton.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Lion in Winter?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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