King Lear (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 2015, King Lear is a drama film directed by Antoni Cimolino, running about 156 minutes.
What it’s about. Fathom Events and BY Experience bring the Stratford Festival’s critically acclaimed performance of King Lear to cinemas for a memorable one-night event. An aging monarch resolves to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, with consequences he little expects. His reason shattered in the storm of violent emotion that ensues, with his very life hanging in the balance, Lear loses everything that has defined him as a king – and thereby discovers the essence of his own humanity.
Who’s in it. King Lear stars Colm Feore as King Lear, Jonathan Goad as Kent, Sara Farb as Cordelia and Maev Beaty as Goneril, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, King Lear sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BroadwayHD and Broadway HD Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. 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 (2015)?
- In US, King Lear is available to stream on BroadwayHD and Broadway HD Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is King Lear worth watching?
- King Lear holds an audience score of 8.3 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 Colm Feore, Jonathan Goad, Sara Farb, Maev Beaty and Liisa Repo-Martell.
- When was King Lear released?
- King Lear was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 156 minutes.