1968 • PG • 2h 14m • English
The Lion in Winter
DramaHistoryBased on a true storySerious and meaningfulEmotional
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.
Certified PG — fine to watch with family.
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64/100
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- · An older title — pacing and style may feel dated.
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CLASSIC MOVIE REVIEW: Katharine Hepburn 👑 Peter O'Toole in THE LION IN WINTER - STEVE HAYESYouTubeSteve Hayes • 35K views • 946 likes
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