King Lear
- Drama
- TV Movie
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
King Lear is a 2018 TV movie adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy about an aging king who makes a catastrophic decision to divide his kingdom among his daughters based on flattery rather than virtue. The film explores themes of betrayal, madness, and redemption as the king faces the devastating consequences of his choice.
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Anthony HopkinsLear
Emma ThompsonGoneril
Emily WatsonRegan
Jim BroadbentEarl of Gloucester
Florence PughCordelia
Jim CarterEarl of Kent
Andrew ScottEdgar
John MacmillanEdmund
Tobias MenziesDuke of Cornwall
Anthony CalfDuke of Albany
Karl JohnsonFool
Christopher EcclestonOswald
John StandingButler
Simon ManyondaDuke of Burgundy
Chukwudi IwujiKing of France
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King Lear - Official Trailer | Prime Video
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When was King Lear released?
King Lear was released on May 28, 2018.
What is King Lear about?
The film follows an aging king who abdicates his throne and distributes his kingdom to his two corrupt daughters who flatter him, while rejecting his honest and loving daughter. His decision sets off a chain of tragic events.
Is King Lear based on a classic work?
Yes, this is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy of the same name, one of his most renowned plays.
Where can I watch King Lear?
King Lear is available on various streaming platforms and digital retailers, though availability varies by region and platform.
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