Movie

National Theatre Live: King Lear

★ 8.1(11)20183h 47m

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Good to know

Director: Jonathan Munby, Ross MacGibbon
Release date: 2018-09-27
Runtime: 3h 47m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: National Theatre

National Theatre Live: King Lear — trailer

About National Theatre Live: King Lear

National Theatre Live: King Lear is a 2018 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Jonathan Munby and Ross MacGibbon, starring Ian McKellen, Sinéad Cusack and Danny Webb. It has a runtime of 3 hours 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 11 viewers. Below you can see where to watch National Theatre Live: King Lear in Finland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with bitter ends.

Cast

Ian McKellen

King Lear

Sinéad Cusack

Kent

Danny Webb

Gloucester

Kirsty Bushell

Regan

James Corrigan

Edmund

Lloyd Hutchinson

Fool

Claire Price

Goneril

Luke Thompson

Edgar

Anita-Joy Uwajeh

Cordelia

Richard Clews

Gentleman Informer / Old Man

John Hastings

Curan / Doctor

Jake Mann

Burgundy / Lear's Knight

Themes & keywords

tragedyfilmed theaternt live

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch National Theatre Live: King Lear in Finland?+

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

Is National Theatre Live: King Lear on Netflix?+

National Theatre Live: King Lear is not on Netflix in Finland right now.

How long is National Theatre Live: King Lear?+

National Theatre Live: King Lear has a runtime of 3 hours 47 minutes (227 minutes).

Who stars in National Theatre Live: King Lear?+

National Theatre Live: King Lear stars Ian McKellen, Sinéad Cusack, Danny Webb, Kirsty Bushell and James Corrigan.

When did National Theatre Live: King Lear come out?+

National Theatre Live: King Lear is a 2018 movie directed by Jonathan Munby and Ross MacGibbon.

What genre is National Theatre Live: King Lear?+

National Theatre Live: King Lear is Drama film.

Who directed National Theatre Live: King Lear?+

National Theatre Live: King Lear was directed by Jonathan Munby and Ross MacGibbon.