Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2016, Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear is a drama film directed by Gregory Doran, running about 180 minutes.
What it’s about. King Lear has ruled for many years. As age begins to overtake him, he decides to divide his kingdom amongst his children, living out his days without the burden of power. Misjudging his children’s loyalty and finding himself alone in the wilderness, he is left to confront the mistakes of a life that has brought him to this point. Antony Sher plays King Lear, one of the greatest parts written by Shakespeare in this, one of Shakespeare’s most epic and powerful plays.
Who’s in it. Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear stars Antony Sher as King Lear, Nia Gwynne as Goneril, Kelly Williams as Regan and Natalie Simpson as Cordelia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear page.
If you liked it. Fans of Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear (2016)?
- In US, Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear worth watching?
- Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear?
- Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear stars Antony Sher, Nia Gwynne, Kelly Williams, Natalie Simpson and Clarence Smith.
- When was Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear released?
- Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.