Where to watch The Lion in Winter in the United States
The Lion in Winter (1968) is available on Kanopy with a participating library card. Also available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel.
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You can watch The Lion in Winter (1968) on Kanopy with a participating library card.
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.
Forget the sweeping battlefields and focus instead on the sharp, venomous dialogue exchanged within the claustrophobic walls of a royal castle. This historical drama feels more like a lethal cocktail party where every witty insult is a weapon used to secure a throne.
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Director
Anthony Harvey
Cast
Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle, Nigel Terry, Timothy Dalton, Jane Merrow, Nigel Stock, O.Z. Whitehead, Kenneth Ives
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The Lion in Winter
You can watch The Lion in Winter (1968) on Kanopy with a participating library card.
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7.4/10
RT Critics
91%
Director
Anthony Harvey
Cast
Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle, Nigel Terry, Timothy Dalton, Jane Merrow, Nigel Stock, O.Z. Whitehead, Kenneth Ives
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Watch The Lion in Winter on Kanopy with a participating library card. The Lion in Winter is streaming on BFI Player Amazon Channel. The Lion in Winter is streaming on Howdy Amazon Channel. The Lion in Winter is streaming on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel. Availability last verified October 13, 2026.