The Lion in Winter

It's Christmas 1183, and King Henry II (Peter O'Toole) is planning to announce his successor to the throne. Henry wants his son Prince John (Nigel Terry) to take over. Henry's wife, Queen Eleanor (Katharine Hepburn), has other ideas. She believes their son Prince Richard (Anthony Hopkins) should be king. As the family and various schemers gather for the holiday, each tries to make the indecisive king choose their option.