The Lion in Winter
2003-12-26
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2h 47m
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Drama
History
TV Movie
Romance
User Score
30 votes
"All of Britain and half of France were his kingdom. But there was one thing Henry II would never control . . . His Family."
Overview
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.
Andrei Konchalovsky
Director
James Goldman
Writer
