The Lion in Winter
What family doesn't have its ups and downs?
★★★★★
English / 134 MIN. / 1968
The Genres
The Synopsis
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.
The Cast
