King Lear (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2018, King Lear is a drama and tv movie film directed by Richard Eyre, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
Who’s in it. King Lear stars Anthony Hopkins as Lear, Emma Thompson as Goneril, Emily Watson as Regan and Jim Broadbent as Earl of Gloucester, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, King Lear has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video. 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 (2018)?
- In US, King Lear is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. 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 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Lear?
- King Lear stars Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Emily Watson, Jim Broadbent and Florence Pugh.
- When was King Lear released?
- King Lear was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.