All of Britain and half of France were his kingdom. But there was one thing Henry II would never control . . . His Family.
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.
Top Cast
Glenn Close
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Patrick Stewart
King Henry II
Andrew Howard
Richard
Antal Konrád
Toastmaster
Rafe Spall
Prince John
John Light
Geoffrey
Soma Marko
Young Prince John
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Philip
Yuliya Vysotskaya
Alais
Clive Wood
William Marshall
FAQ about The Lion in Winter
What is The Lion in Winter about?
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…
When was The Lion in Winter released?
The Lion in Winter was released in 2003.
What genres does The Lion in Winter belong to?
The Lion in Winter is categorised as Drama, History, TV Movie, Romance.
Who stars in The Lion in Winter?
The cast of The Lion in Winter includes Glenn Close, Patrick Stewart, Andrew Howard, Antal Konrád, Rafe Spall.