King Lear (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1970, King Lear is a drama film directed by Grigori Kozintsev, running about 132 minutes.
What it’s about. King Lear, old and tired, divides his kingdom among his daughters, giving great importance to their protestations of love for him. When Cordelia, youngest and most honest, refuses to idly flatter the old man in return for favor, he banishes her and turns for support to his remaining daughters. But Goneril and Regan have no love for him and instead plot to take all his power from him. In a parallel, Lear's loyal courtier Gloucester favors his illegitimate son Edmund after being told lies about his faithful son Edgar. Madness and tragedy befall both ill-starred fathers.
Who’s in it. King Lear stars Jüri Järvet as King Lear, Galina Volchek as Regan, Elza Radzina as Goneril and Valentina Shendrikova as Cordelia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, King Lear has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Lear page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Lear tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Lear (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King Lear change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King Lear worth watching?
- King Lear holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in King Lear?
- King Lear stars Jüri Järvet, Galina Volchek, Elza Radzina, Valentina Shendrikova and Oleg Dal.
- When was King Lear released?
- King Lear was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.