King Lear (1982) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1982 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1982, King Lear is a drame film directed by Jonathan Miller, running about 185 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, Brenda Blethyn as Cordelia, John Shrapnel as Earl of Kent and Norman Rodway as Earl of Gloucester, 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 Les Évadés, Le Parrain, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch King Lear (1982)?
- 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 drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Lear?
- King Lear stars Michael Hordern, Brenda Blethyn, John Shrapnel, Norman Rodway and Michael Kitchen.
- When was King Lear released?
- King Lear was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 185 minutes.