Movie

King Lear

★ 8.0(2)20163h 0m

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Where to watch King Lear

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Good to know

Director: Michael Buffong
Release date: 2016-07-11
Runtime: 3h 0m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Lear the Film

About King Lear

King Lear is a 2016 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Michael Buffong, starring Don Warrington, Alfred Enoch and Miltos Yerolemou. It has a runtime of 3 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch King Lear in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Don Warrington stars as the tragic monarch in this acclaimed version of the Shakespeare play recorded at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.

Cast

Don Warrington

King Lear

Alfred Enoch

Edgar

Miltos Yerolemou

Fool

Rakie Ayola

Goneril

Fraser Ayres

Edmund

Norman Bowman

Duke of Cornwall

Thomas Coombes

Oswald

Wil Johnson

Earl of Kent

Philip Whitchurch

Earl of Gloucester

Themes & keywords

live performance

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch King Lear in Canada?+

King Lear is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is King Lear on Netflix?+

King Lear is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is King Lear?+

King Lear has a runtime of 3 hours 0 minutes (180 minutes).

Who stars in King Lear?+

King Lear stars Don Warrington, Alfred Enoch, Miltos Yerolemou, Rakie Ayola and Fraser Ayres.

When did King Lear come out?+

King Lear is a 2016 movie directed by Michael Buffong.

What genre is King Lear?+

King Lear is Drama film.

Who directed King Lear?+

King Lear was directed by Michael Buffong.