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The Lion in Winter

The Lion in Winter (1968)

What family doesn't have its ups and downs?

Radar 42Stable signalGB:122h 14mDrama · History

The Radar read

A quieter title still finding its audience, though the rating rests on a thin sample, so treat it as provisional.

Synopsis

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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✗ Not for kidsBest for teens and up · GB 12
Sexual content
Christmas / festive

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Radar score42/100
Quality signal65/100
Audience rating7.4
Votes counted408
Trust signalStable signal

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