The Winter's Tale (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 9.3
Released in 1981, The Winter's Tale is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Jane Howell, running about 173 minutes.
What it’s about. The jealous King Leontes falsely accuse his wife Hermione of infidelity with his best friend, and she dies. Leontes exiles his newborn daughter Perdita, who is raised by shepherds for sixteen years and falls in love with the son of Leontes' friend. When Perdita returns home, a statue of Hermione "comes to life", and everyone is reconciled.
Who’s in it. The Winter's Tale stars Jeremy Kemp as Leontes, Robert Stephens as Polixenes, Anna Calder-Marshall as Hermione and Margaret Tyzack as Paulina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.3/10, The Winter's Tale sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Britbox Apple TV Channel . See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Winter's Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Winter's Tale tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Winter's Tale (1981)?
- In US, The Winter's Tale is available to stream on Britbox Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Winter's Tale worth watching?
- The Winter's Tale holds an audience score of 9.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Winter's Tale?
- The Winter's Tale stars Jeremy Kemp, Robert Stephens, Anna Calder-Marshall, Margaret Tyzack and David Burke.
- When was The Winter's Tale released?
- The Winter's Tale was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 173 minutes.