The Lion in Winter

What family doesn't have its ups and downs?

• Rated 7.4 out of 10
• Movie
• 1968
• 2h 14m
• Drama
• History

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.

Director

Anthony Harvey

Starring

Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle