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MOVIE

The Lion in Winter

All of Britain and half of France were his kingdom. But there was one thing Henry II would never control . . . His Family.

2003 • HD • 15 • 167min

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Story

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.

Country United States Language English

Genre Drama History TV Movie

Keywords #lovehate relationship #historical drama #heir to the throne #12th century #royal family #british monarchy #envy #king of england #succession

Production Hallmark Entertainment Showtime Networks

Credits

Andrei Konchalovsky photo

Andrei Konchalovsky

director

Dyson Lovell photo

Dyson Lovell

producer

Glenn Close photo

Glenn Close

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Patrick Stewart photo

Patrick Stewart

King Henry II

Andrew Howard photo

Andrew Howard

Richard

Rafe Spall photo

Rafe Spall

Prince John

John Light photo

John Light

Geoffrey

Jonathan Rhys Meyers photo

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Philip

Yuliya Vysotskaya photo

Yuliya Vysotskaya

Alais

Clive Wood photo

Clive Wood

William Marshall

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