The Lion in Winter
2h 47m·Drama, History, TV Movie·
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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Glenn CloseEleanor of Aquitaine | Eleanor of Aquitaine |
 Patrick StewartKing Henry II | King Henry II |
 Andrew HowardRichard | Richard |
| AAntal KonrádToastmaster | Toastmaster |
 Rafe SpallPrince John | Prince John |
 John LightGeoffrey | Geoffrey |
| SSoma MarkoYoung Prince John | Young Prince John |
 Jonathan Rhys MeyersPhilip | Philip |
 Yuliya VysotskayaAlais | Alais |
 Clive WoodWilliam Marshall | William Marshall |