The Lion in Winter The Lion in Winter (1968) — 134 min - Drama, History - 30 October 1968 Your rating: Not rated yet! 1183 AD: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice. They and his wife variously plot to force him. Director: Anthony Harvey Stars: Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle, Nigel Terry, Timothy Dalton, Jane Merrow, Nigel Stock, O. Z. Whitehead, Kenneth Ives Photos No images were imported for this movie. Storyline 1183 AD: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice. They and his wife variously plot to force him. Collections: Anthony Harvey Genres: Drama, History Details Official Website: — Country: United Kingdom Language: English Release Date: 30 October 1968 Box Office Company Credits Production Companies: AVCO Embassy Pictures, Haworth Productions Technical Specs Runtime: 2 h 14 min