The Lion in Winter (1968)
Kernel Score: 82% · 393 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 1968-08-20
Runtime: 134 minutes
Where to watch The Lion in Winter
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Henry II and his estranged queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, battle over the choice of an heir.
The Lion in Winter parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Lion in Winter is a historical drama about a royal family's power struggles, infidelity, and manipulation.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — References to infidelity, a king's mistress, and hinted homoeroticism between characters, without explicit depiction.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Anthony Harvey
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
The Lion in Winter FAQ
Is The Lion in Winter good?
The Lion in Winter has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 393 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Lion in Winter?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Lion in Winter OK for kids?
The Lion in Winter is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Lion in Winter is a historical drama about a royal family's power struggles, infidelity, and manipulation.
What movies are like The Lion in Winter?
If you liked The Lion in Winter, try FX's A Christmas Carol, Othello, Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages and Henry V.