King Lear (1987) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1987 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1987, King Lear is a comédie and drame film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, running about 90 minutes. “un casting à vous couper le souffle, à vous de le découvrir …” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. L'écrivain Norman Mailer doit écrire une nouvelle version du Roi Lear de William Shakespeare. L'histoire se déroule après la catastrophe survenue à Tchernobyl, la vie est revenue à la normale, mais l'art n'existe plus. William Shakespeare junior, cinquième du nom, se lance alors à la recherche d’œuvres disparues. Il découvre un ponte de la mafia, Don Learo, et sa fille, Cordelia, qui entretiennent des rapports conflictuels.
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, La vie est belle and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- 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 comédie and drame. 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.