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May 23, 2004 · The Lion in Winter: Directed by Andrey Konchalovskiy. With Glenn Close, Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Andrew Howard. King Henry II meets with Eleanor of Aquitaine at Christmastide 1183 to choose one of his sons as his successor.
- (2.3K)
- Drama, History, Romance
- Andrey Konchalovskiy
- 2004-05-23
The Lion in Winter is a 2003 made-for-television based of the 1966 play of the same name, which was previously adapted for the 1968 film. [1] [2] It starred Patrick Stewart and Glenn Close, [3] and was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky . The film was first shown on December 26, 2003, in the UK and premiered on U.S. television on May 26, 2004.
- Flying Freehold Productions, HCC Happy Crew Company, Matt IV
- James Goldman
The Lion in Winter is a 1968 historical drama centred on Henry II of England and his attempt to establish a line of succession during a family gathering at Christmas 1183. His efforts unleash both political and personal turmoil among his estranged wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, their three surviving sons, the French king, and the king's half-sister Alais, who is Henry's mistress.
- $4 million
- John Barry
- October 30, 1968
- Martin Poll
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The Lion in Winter. 2003. 2 hr 40 mins. Drama. NR. Watchlist. In 1183, England's King Henry II (Patrick Stewart) tries to determine who will succeed him. Glenn Close saves the costumer as his wife ...
- 2 min
The Lion in Winter: Directed by Anthony Harvey. With Peter O'Toole, Katharine Hepburn, Anthony Hopkins, John Castle. 1183 A.D.: King Henry II's three sons all want to inherit the throne, but he won't commit to a choice. When he allows his imprisoned wife Eleanor of Aquitaine out for a Christmas visit, they all variously plot to force him into a ...
- Anthony Harvey
- 3 min
In this stylish costume drama, England's King Henry II and his dysfunctional family gather on Christmas Eve to decide who will inherit the throne. Watch trailers & learn more.
You can rent "The Lion in Winter" on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Vudu online. Synopsis Henry II and his estranged queen battle over the choice of an heir.
- 134 min
