King Lear is streaming on FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 10 June 2026.
Where to watch King Lear
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Director
- Richard Eyre
- Release date
- 2018-05-28
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Studio
- Playground Entertainment
King Lear — trailer
About King Lear
King Lear is a 2018 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Richard Eyre, starring Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and Emily Watson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 106 viewers. Below you can see where to watch King Lear in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch King Lear in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream King Lear on FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Is King Lear on Netflix?+
King Lear is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on FOD.
How long is King Lear?+
King Lear has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
Who stars in King Lear?+
King Lear stars Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Emily Watson, Jim Broadbent and Florence Pugh.
When did King Lear come out?+
King Lear is a 2018 movie directed by Richard Eyre.
What genre is King Lear?+
King Lear is Drama and TV Movie film.
Who directed King Lear?+
King Lear was directed by Richard Eyre.
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