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The Lion in Winter (1968)

PG ★ 7.4/10 134 min Drama, History United Kingdom English
Director: Anthony Harvey
Screenplay by: James Goldman
Theatre Play: James Goldman
Streaming: Not available
What family doesn't have its ups and downs?

Description

Henry II and his estranged queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, battle over the choice of an heir.

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Top Cast

Peter O'Toole
Peter O'Toole Henry II
Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn Eleanor of Aquitaine
Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins Richard
John Castle
John Castle Geoffrey
Nigel Terry
Nigel Terry John
Timothy Dalton
Timothy Dalton Philip II
Jane Merrow
Jane Merrow Alais
Nigel Stock William Marshall

The Lion in Winter Appears on 5 Curated Movie Lists

Awards

Academy Awards: Best Actress
Academy Awards #43
Golden Globe Award For Best Motion Picture (Drama)
Golden Globe Awards #57

Canon Institutions

BFI The Ultimate Christmas Watchlist
British Film Institute #53
National Board Of Review's Yearly Top 10
National Board of Review #583

Critic Curated

The Observers Christmas Films
The Observer #20

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