The Last Lear (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2008, The Last Lear is a drama film directed by Rituparno Ghosh, running about 113 minutes. “Hearty. Eccentric. Passionate. Meet Harry.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The film starts with the veteran thespian Harish Mishra, he is gravely ill. The punishments of a film shoot have left the old man in a coma. His co-star, Shabnam, is wracked with worry, but their director, Siddharth, keeps strangely distant and refuses to visit his ailing star. In flashbacks, their story emerges.
Who’s in it. The Last Lear stars Amitabh Bachchan as Harish Mishra, Preity Zinta as Shabnam, Arjun Rampal as Siddharth and Shefali Shah as Vandana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Last Lear sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $202K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Last Lear page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Last Lear tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Last Lear (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Last Lear change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Last Lear worth watching?
- The Last Lear holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Last Lear?
- The Last Lear stars Amitabh Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Arjun Rampal, Shefali Shah and Jisshu Sengupta.
- When was The Last Lear released?
- The Last Lear was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.