King Lear (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1974, King Lear is a drama film directed by Tony Davenell, running about 156 minutes.
What it’s about. When England's aging King Lear renounces his throne to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, treachery, madness and murder soon follow. After banishing Cordelia, his most loyal daughter, Lear is betrayed and cast out by her elder sisters Regan and Goneril. Meanwhile, evil brews at the Gloucester castle as Edgar falls victim to his brother's deception. As battle lines are drawn and backs are stabbed, Lear rages against a fearsome storm. Can a man undo his wrongs? Will Cordelia be saved? Or will the wheels of fate crush all in its way?
Who’s in it. King Lear stars Patrick Magee as King Lear, Patrick Mower as Edmund, Beth Harris as Goneril and Ann Lynn as Regan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, King Lear has proved divisive with audiences.
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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Lear (1974)?
- 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 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Lear?
- King Lear stars Patrick Magee, Patrick Mower, Beth Harris, Ann Lynn and Wendy Allnutt.
- When was King Lear released?
- King Lear was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 156 minutes.