The Lion in Winter
"All of Britain and half of France were his kingdom. But there was one thing Henry II would never control . . . His Family."
Originally released in 2003. The Lion in Winter is a drama/history film. directed by Andrei Konchalovsky. With a runtime of 2h 47m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Glenn Close, Patrick Stewart, and Andrew Howard
Synopsis
King Henry II keeps his wife Eleanor locked away in the towers because of her frequent attempts to overthrow him. With Eleanor out of the way he can have his dalliances with his young mistress. Needless to say the queen is not pleased, although she still has affection for the king. Working through her sons, she plots the king's demise and the rise of her second and preferred son, Richard, to the throne. The youngest, John, is an overweight buffoon and the only one holding his father's affection is the king's choice after the death of his first son, young Henry. But John is also overly eager for power and is willing to plot his father's demise with middle brother Geoffrey and the young king of France, Phillip. Geoffrey sees his younger brother's weakness and sees that route as his path to power. Political and court intrigue ensues.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 26, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
2h 47m
167 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (28 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Flying Freehold Productions
- HCC Happy Crew Company
- Hallmark Entertainment
- Matt IV
- Showtime Networks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lion in Winter about?
King Henry II keeps his wife Eleanor locked away in the towers because of her frequent attempts to overthrow him. With Eleanor out of the way he can have his dalliances with his young mistress. Nee...
Who directed The Lion in Winter?
The Lion in Winter was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.
How long is The Lion in Winter?
The Lion in Winter has a runtime of 2 hours and 47 minutes (167 minutes total).
When was The Lion in Winter released?
The Lion in Winter was released on December 26, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lion in Winter?
The main cast of The Lion in Winter includes Glenn Close, Patrick Stewart, Andrew Howard, Antal Konrád, Rafe Spall.