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The Lion in Winter is a 1968 historical drama centred on Henry II of England and his attempt to establish a line of succession during a family gathering at Christmas 1183.
The Lion in Winter: Directed by Anthony Harvey. With Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle. 1183 A.D.: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice.
The Lion in Winter (1968) - YouTube. Rent. PG. YouTube Movies & TV. 181M subscribers. Subscribed. 369. The 12th Century, and the obsession of Henry II of England to find a successor,...
Reviews. The Lion in Winter. Roger Ebert November 04, 1968. Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. One of the joys which movies provide too rarely is the opportunity to see a literate script handled intelligently.
Sharper and wittier than your average period piece, The Lion in Winter is a tale of palace intrigue bolstered by fantastic performances from Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, and Anthony Hopkins...
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Plot. The Lion in Winter. Summaries. 1183 A.D.: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice. When he allows his imprisoned wife Eleanor of Aquitaine out for a Christmas visit, they all variously plot to force him into a decision.
Watch The Lion in Winter | Netflix. In this stylish costume drama, England's King Henry II and his dysfunctional family gather on Christmas Eve to decide who will inherit the throne. Watch trailers & learn more.
