Movie

King Lear

20122h 30m

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Where to watch King Lear

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Good to know

Director: Michael Attenborough
Release date: 2012-11-01
Runtime: 2h 30m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Almeida Theatre

About King Lear

King Lear is a 2012 movie, directed by Michael Attenborough, starring Jonathan Pryce, Clive Wood and Richard Hope. It has a runtime of 2 hours 30 minutes. 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

Captured live at the Almeida Theatre in November 2012. An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.

Cast

Jonathan Pryce

King Lear

Clive Wood

Earl of Gloucester

Richard Hope

Duke of Albany

Phoebe Fox

Cordelia

Ian Gelder

Earl of Kent

Zoe Waites

Goneril

Jenny Jules

Regan

Kieran Bew

Edmund

Joplin Sibtain

Duke of Cornwall

Benjamin Dilloway

King of France

Richard Goulding

Edgar

Barry McCarthy

Lear's Gentleman

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 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

Who stars in King Lear?+

King Lear stars Jonathan Pryce, Clive Wood, Richard Hope, Phoebe Fox and Ian Gelder.

When did King Lear come out?+

King Lear is a 2012 movie directed by Michael Attenborough.

Who directed King Lear?+

King Lear was directed by Michael Attenborough.