The Lion in Winter
What family doesn't have its ups and downs?
1968 PG 2h 14m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | The Lion in Winter |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 30, 1968 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Certification (US) | PG |
| Keywords | king, based on play or musical, castle, infidelity, france, england, queen, spear, unfaithfulness, mistress, richard the lionheart, homoeroticism |
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What is The Lion in Winter about?
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.
When was The Lion in Winter released?
The Lion in Winter was released on Oct 30, 1968 (status: Released).
Who directed The Lion in Winter?
Anthony Harvey directed The Lion in Winter.
What is the TMDB rating of The Lion in Winter?
The Lion in Winter has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 from 421 votes.