The Lion in Winter
“What family doesn't have its ups and downs?”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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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
Kenneth Ives
Queen Eleanor's Guard
Kenneth Griffith
Strolling Player
Henry Woolf
Strolling Player
Karol Hagar
Strolling Player
David Griffith
Strolling Player
Fran Stafford
Lady in Waiting
Ella More
Lady in Waiting
Release History & Theatrical Window
British Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 30, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 8, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.58x
+$18.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Harvey
- Screenplay & Story
- James Goldman
- Original Score
- John Barry, John Scott
- Original Title
- The Lion in Winter
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $22.3M
- Production Studios
- Haworth Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Harvey
James Goldman
John Barry, John Scott
Douglas Slocombe
John Bloom
Joseph E. Levine, Martin Poll
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Harvey
Director
James Goldman
Screenplay
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Martin Poll
Producer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
John Bloom
Editor
Margaret Furse
Costume Design
Lee Poll
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lion in Winter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Lion in Winter?
The Lion in Winter was directed by Anthony Harvey.
Who stars in The Lion in Winter?
The principal cast of The Lion in Winter includes Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle, Nigel Terry.
When was The Lion in Winter released and how long is it?
The Lion in Winter was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Lion in Winter?
The Lion in Winter had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $22.3M at the worldwide box office (5.58 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Lion in Winter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lion in Winter was composed by John Barry, John Scott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lion in Winter?
The Lion in Winter holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).