King Lear fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world.
Tense and spectacular
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply moving and melancholic
Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
History, family, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, dialogue, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Functional look and sound
Tense and spectacular
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
King Lear is tense and spectacular. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Deeply moving and melancholic
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's deeply moving, melancholic, and cathartic. Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit and dark humor.
History, family, and politics
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, family, and politics. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, dialogue, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances, dialogue, and characters stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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King Lear is included with a subscription to IndieFlix and BroadwayHD in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on PBS and KQED. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: disturbing imagery and violence.
2 h 36 min
King Lear runs 2 h 36 min.
It was made in English. Produced in Canada.
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7.8
