The Lion in Winter fingerprintMasterful craft, high energy.
Tense and thrilling
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Cathartic and moving
Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit and satire
Not a comedy at heart.
History, politics, and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, dialogue, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography
Tense and thrilling
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Lion in Winter is tense and thrilling. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Cathartic and moving
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's cathartic and moving. Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit and satire
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit and satire.
History, politics, and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, politics, and family. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, dialogue, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances, dialogue, and characters stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography
Look and sound: the cinematography stand out.
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What family doesn't have its ups and downs?
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.
2 h 14 min
The Lion in Winter runs 2 h 14 min.
Yes. Critics average 91 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see The Lion in Winter much the same way.
Yes, a big one. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 5.6 times its budget.
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
+22GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Lion in Winter in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 126 storytelling tropes for The Lion in Winter, including One-Liner, Batman Gambit, Dysfunctional Family.
7.8
