King Lear (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1998, King Lear is a drama film directed by Richard Eyre, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. Adaptation of Shakespeare's play.
Who’s in it. King Lear stars Ian Holm as King Lear, Amanda Redman as Regan, Barbara Flynn as Goneril and Victoria Hamilton as Cordelia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, King Lear sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 (1998)?
- In US, King Lear is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. 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 8.0 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 Ian Holm, Amanda Redman, Barbara Flynn, Victoria Hamilton and Timothy West.
- When was King Lear released?
- King Lear was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.