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The Lion in Winter 2003

167 min TMDB 5.9 Drama History TV Movie Romance

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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Cast

  • Glenn Close as Eleanor of Aquitaine
  • Patrick Stewart as King Henry II
  • Andrew Howard as Richard
  • Antal Konrád as Toastmaster
  • Rafe Spall as Prince John
  • John Light as Geoffrey

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