The Lion in Winter (2003)
King Henry II (Patrick Stewart) keeps his wife, Eleanor (Glenn Close) 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 (Yuliya Vysotskaya). 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 (Andrew Howard), to the throne. The youngest son, John (Rafe Spall), an overweight buffoon and the only son 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 (John Light) and the young king of France, Phillip (Jonathan Rhys Meyers). Geoffrey, of course sees his younger brother's weakness and sees that route as his path to power. Obviously political and court intrigue ensuesThe Lion in Winter featuring Glenn Close and Patrick Stewart is available for purchase on iTunes. It's a drama and romance movie with a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.0 (2,312 votes).
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The Lion in Winter is a captivating blend of Drama, History, and Romance genres, offering a rich and immersive storytelling experience.
The movie features stellar performances by renowned actors such as Patrick Stewart and Glenn Close, whose portrayals of King Henry II and Eleanor respectively, add depth and complexity to the narrative.
The Lion in Winter is filled with political and court intrigue, making it an engaging watch for those who enjoy movies with strategic plots and power dynamics.
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The Lion in Winter has a better than average IMDb audience rating of 7.0 (2,312 votes). The movie is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.
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King Henry II (Patrick Stewart) keeps his wife, Eleanor (Glenn Close) 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 (Yuliya Vysotskaya). 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 (Andrew Howard), to the throne. The youngest son, John (Rafe Spall), an overweight buffoon and the only son 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 (John Light) and the young king of France, Phillip (Jonathan Rhys Meyers). Geoffrey, of course sees his younger brother's weakness and sees that route as his path to power. Obviously political and court intrigue ensues