Movie

National Theatre Live: King Lear

“An ageing monarch. A kingdom divided. A child’s love rejected.”

★ 7.0(2)20112h 36m

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Good to know

Release date: 2011-02-03
Runtime: 2h 36m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: National Theatre

About National Theatre Live: King Lear

National Theatre Live: King Lear is a 2011 movie in the Drama genre, starring Derek Jacobi, Michael Hadley and Paul Jesson. It has a runtime of 2 hours 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch National Theatre Live: King Lear in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An ageing monarch. A kingdom divided. A child’s love rejected. As Lear’s world descends into chaos, all that he once believed is brought into question. One of the greatest works in Western literature, King Lear explores the very nature of human existence: love and duty, power and loss, good and evil.

Cast

Derek Jacobi

King Lear

Michael Hadley

Earl of Kent

Paul Jesson

Earl of Gloucester

Alec Newman

Edmund

Gina McKee

Goneril

Justine Mitchell

Regan

Pippa Bennett-Warner

Cordelia

Tom Beard

Duke of Albany

Gideon Turner

Duke of Cornwall

Stefano Braschi

Duke of Burgundy

Ashley Zhangazha

King of France

Gwilym Lee

Edgar

Themes & keywords

stage playfilmed theater

Frequently asked questions

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Is National Theatre Live: King Lear on Netflix?+

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How long is National Theatre Live: King Lear?+

National Theatre Live: King Lear has a runtime of 2 hours 36 minutes (156 minutes).

Who stars in National Theatre Live: King Lear?+

National Theatre Live: King Lear stars Derek Jacobi, Michael Hadley, Paul Jesson, Alec Newman and Gina McKee.

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

National Theatre Live: King Lear is a 2011 movie.

What genre is National Theatre Live: King Lear?+

National Theatre Live: King Lear is Drama film.