The Lion in Winter

Name: The Lion in Winter
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Released: 1968-10-30
Duration: 2 h 14 min
Rating: 8.10
Cast: Katharine Hepburn, Peter O’Toole, John Castle, Anthony Hopkins

– 1183 AD: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice...

Type:

Movie

Rating:

8.10 / 10

Duration:

2 Hours and 14 Minutes

Release Year:

1968

1183 AD: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice. They and his wife variously plot to force him.

Styles:

Dramatic, Enigmatic, Intense, Talky, Factual, Witty, Stylized, Realistic, Captivating, Serious

Story Timeline:

12th Century, Middle Ages

Producing Country:

USA, UK

Filming Locations:

England, France

Genre:

History, Biography, Drama

The Lion in Winter (1968) - Trailer

Release Date:

30 Oct 1968

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:

PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

The Lion in Winter

Directed by:

Anthony Harvey

Story Written By:

James Goldman

Main Actors:

Katharine Hepburn, Peter O’Toole, John Castle, Anthony Hopkins

Plot:

It's Christmas 1183, and King Henry II 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 to take over. Henry's wife, Queen Eleanor, has other ideas. She believes their son Prince Richard should be king. As the family and various schemers gather for the holiday, each tries to make the indecisive king choose their option.

Awards:

Won 3 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 18 nominations.

Gross profit:

$18,177

Production Company:

Nelson Entertainment

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

8.0/10

Rotten Tomatoes:

92%