The Lion in Winter

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7.8

91%

IMDb Votes: 36,568Open on IMDb

Rated: PG

It's Christmas 1183, and King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) is planning to announce his successor to the throne. The jockeying for the crown, though, is complex. Henry has three sons and wants his boy Prince John (Nigel Terry) to take over. Henry's wife, Queen Eleanor (Katharine Hepburn), has other ideas. She believes their son Prince Richard (Sir Anthony Hopkins) should be King. As the family and various schemers gather for the holiday, each tries to make the indecisive King choose his or her option.

Country:

United Kingdom

Language:

EnglishFrenchLatin

Runtime: 134 min

Awards: Won 3 Oscars. 16 wins & 18 nominations total

Box Office: $18,177