King Lear (1975) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1975 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1975, King Lear is a drame film directed by Jonathan Miller, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. King Lear, old and tired, divides his kingdom among his daughters, giving great importance to their protestations of love for him. When Cordelia, youngest and most honest, refuses to idly flatter the old man in return for favor, he banishes her and turns for support to his remaining daughters. But Goneril and Regan have no love for him and instead plot to take all his power from him. In a parallel, Lear's loyal courtier Gloucester favors his illegitimate son Edmund after being told lies about his faithful son Edgar. Madness and tragedy befall both ill-starred fathers.
Who’s in it. King Lear stars Michael Hordern as King Lear, Sarah Badel as Goneril, Penelope Wilton as Regan and Angela Down as Cordelia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, King Lear sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch King Lear (1975)?
- 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 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in King Lear?
- King Lear stars Michael Hordern, Sarah Badel, Penelope Wilton, Angela Down and Frank Middlemass.
- When was King Lear released?
- King Lear was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.