Film

The Lion in Winter 1968

Directed by Anthony Harvey

  • Drama, History
  • 134 min
  • PG

What family doesn't have its ups and downs?

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.

DramaHistoryinfidelityfranceenglandqueencastlebased on play or musicalrichard the lionheartunfaithfulnessmistresskingspearhomoeroticism

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Classical in form, meticulous, prestige and character-led.

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  • unpretentiousprestige
  • character-ledplot-driven
  • contemplativerelentless

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