Movie

King Lear

★ 9.0(1)19742h 55m

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Good to know

Director: Edwin Sherin
Release date: 1974-02-20
Runtime: 2h 55m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Broadway Theatre Archive

About King Lear

King Lear is a 1974 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Edwin Sherin, starring James Earl Jones, Douglass Watson and Paul Sorvino. It has a runtime of 2 hours 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 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

James Earl Jones delivers a riveting performance as paranoid patriarch King Lear, an aging monarch who insists that his three daughters prove their love for him, only to learn he's exalted the two who seek to destroy him. This live performance recording of Joseph Papp's New York Shakespeare Festival production deftly envisions the bard's haunting tragedy with a fine supporting cast, including Raul Julia, Paul Sorvino and Rene Auberjonois.

Cast

James Earl Jones

King Lear

Douglass Watson

Kent

Paul Sorvino

Gloucester

Raúl Juliá

Edmund

Rosalind Cash

Goneril

Lee Chamberlin

Cordelia

Ellen Holly

Regan

Robert Stattel

Albany

Robert Lanchester

Cornwall

Lou Quinones

Burgundy

Jean-Pierre Stewart

France

René Auberjonois

Edgar

Themes & keywords

live theatre

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 55 minutes (175 minutes).

Who stars in King Lear?+

King Lear stars James Earl Jones, Douglass Watson, Paul Sorvino, Raúl Juliá and Rosalind Cash.

When did King Lear come out?+

King Lear is a 1974 movie directed by Edwin Sherin.

What genre is King Lear?+

King Lear is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed King Lear?+

King Lear was directed by Edwin Sherin.