Portrayal in Fiction
- King Philip appears in William Shakespeare's historical play King John.
- King Philip also appears in James Goldman's 1966 Broadway Production of The Lion in Winter and was portrayed by Christopher Walken, as well as the 1968 Academy Award winning film of the same name, with Timothy Dalton playing the role. In the 2003 remake starring Patrick Stewart and Glenn Close, he is played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers.
- King Philip also appears in the Ridley Scott's 2010 movie Robin Hood.
- King Philip appears in Sharon Kay Penman's novels The Devil's Brood and Lionheart.
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