King Lear (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1987, King Lear is a comedy and drama film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A descendant of Shakespeare tries to restore his plays in a world rebuilding itself after the Chernobyl catastrophe obliterates most of human civilization.
Who’s in it. King Lear stars Woody Allen as Mr. Alien (uncredited), Freddy Buache as Professor Quentin (uncredited), Leos Carax as Edgar (uncredited) and Julie Delpy as Virginia (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, King Lear has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Lear (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for King Lear change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is King Lear worth watching?
- King Lear holds an audience score of 6.0 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 King Lear?
- King Lear stars Woody Allen, Freddy Buache, Leos Carax, Julie Delpy and Jean-Luc Godard.
- When was King Lear released?
- King Lear was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.