The Lion in Winter Cast Guide and Where to Watch
A TMDB-backed guide to The Lion in Winter, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Here's the full cast of The Lion in Winter (1968) — who plays who — plus where to watch and the essential facts about this movie. What family doesn't have its ups and downs?
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
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
About The Lion in Winter
Henry II and his estranged queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, battle over the choice of an heir.
More like The Lion in Winter
- King Lear
- Colette
- The Piano Lesson
- Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
- Hamlet
- Othello
- A United Kingdom
- The Man in the Iron Mask
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Lion in Winter?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Lion in Winter?
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
Is this The Lion in Winter guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



