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The Lion in Winter

2003Movie2 h 47 min

64
DecentGoodWatch score
64
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Written by
James Goldman
Produced by
Dyson Lovell

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Facts

December 26, 2003 · 2 h 47 min · Drama, History, TV Movie, Romance

Released
December 26, 2003
Runtime
2 h 47 min
Genres
Drama, History, TV Movie, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

World of Ham, Royal Brat, Unwitting Pawn +9

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Where can I stream The Lion in Winter?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Lion in Winter worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.9).

Is The Lion in Winter good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Lion in Winter plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and dialogue centrality (10 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Lion in Winter use?

World of HamRoyal BratUnwitting PawnNot Even Bothering with the AccentVery Loosely Based on a True StoryMood WhiplashRevenge by ProxyCan't Live with Them, Can't Live Without ThemAlways Second BestModest RoyaltyGood Feels GoodDecadent Courtand 114 more

TV Tropes lists 126 tropes for it, including World of Ham, Royal Brat, and Unwitting Pawn.