The Lion in Winter

#130 among films

3 Oscar wins · 7 nominations

Age rating

PG

Runtime

2h 14m

The Lion in Winter is rated PG and runs 2h 14m.

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.

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