The Lears (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2017, The Lears is a comedy and drama film directed by Carl Bessai.
What it’s about. A modern take on William Shakespeare's King Lear.
Who’s in it. The Lears stars Bruce Dern as Davenport Lear, Anthony Michael Hall as Glenn Lear, Sean Astin as Tom Cornwall and Aly Michalka as Regan Lear, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Lears has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lears page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lears tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lears (2017)?
- In US, The Lears is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lears worth watching?
- The Lears holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lears?
- The Lears stars Bruce Dern, Anthony Michael Hall, Sean Astin, Aly Michalka and Victoria Smurfit.
- When was The Lears released?
- The Lears was released in 2017.