King of Texas (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2002, King of Texas is a drama, tv movie and western film directed by Uli Edel, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. In this re-imagining of Shakespear's King Lear, Patrick Stewart stars as John Lear, a Texas cattle baron, who, after dividing his wealth among his three daughters, is rejected by them.
Who’s in it. King of Texas stars Patrick Stewart as John Lear, Marcia Gay Harden as Mrs. Susannah Lear Tumlinson, Lauren Holly as Mrs. Rebecca Lear Highsmith and Roy Scheider as Henry Westover, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, King of Texas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King of Texas page.
If you liked it. Fans of King of Texas tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King of Texas (2002)?
- In GB, King of Texas is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is King of Texas worth watching?
- King of Texas holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King of Texas?
- King of Texas stars Patrick Stewart, Marcia Gay Harden, Lauren Holly, Roy Scheider and David Alan Grier.
- When was King of Texas released?
- King of Texas was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.