Cast
Anthony Hopkins
as Lear
Emma Thompson
as Goneril
Emily Watson
as Regan
Jim Broadbent
as Earl of Gloucester
Florence Pugh
as Cordelia
Jim Carter
as Earl of Kent
Andrew Scott
as Edgar
John Macmillan
as Edmund
Tobias Menzies
as Duke of Cornwall
Anthony Calf
as Duke of Albany
Karl Johnson
as Fool
Christopher Eccleston
as Oswald
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2018
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Production Companies
Playground Entertainment • Sonia Friedman Productions • BBC
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King Lear?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for King Lear (2018).
What is King Lear about?▼
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
Who directed King Lear?▼
King Lear was directed by Richard Eyre and released in 2018. It is a drama, tv movie film.
How long is King Lear?▼
King Lear has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in King Lear?▼
The cast of King Lear includes Anthony Hopkins as Lear, Emma Thompson as Goneril, Emily Watson as Regan, Jim Broadbent as Earl of Gloucester, Florence Pugh as Cordelia and more.
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