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King Lear

1975Movie2 h 0 min

89

ExcellentGoodWatch score

89

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

King Lear, old and tired, divides his kingdom among his daughters, giving great importance to their protestations of love for him.

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Thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Crew

Directed by: Jonathan Miller
Written by: Alan Shallcross
Produced by: Cedric Messina
Music by: Colin Dixon

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Facts

March 23, 1975 · 2 h 0 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released: March 23, 1975
Runtime: 2 h 0 min
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is King Lear worth watching?"

Questions about King Lear

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is King Lear worth watching?

89

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.8).

Will I feel good after watching King Lear?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch King Lear?

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No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 9 for philosophical.