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Is King Lear worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.2 and Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5).
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Summary
King Lear is a proud man who solicits praise from his three daughters in return for inheritance of the kingdom. Daughters Goneril and Regan profess their affection vehemently.
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- Thought-provoking
- Adults
- Solo watch
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- Directed by
- Peter Brook
- Written by
- Peter Brook
- Produced by
- Michael Birkett, Mogens Skot-Hansen, Sam Lomberg
- Music by
- Bob Allen
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Facts
July 10, 1970 · 2 h 17 min · PG-13
- Released
- July 10, 1970
- Runtime
- 2 h 17 min
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Content
- Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes, Strong Language
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- Denmark, United Kingdom
- Available in
- 3 countries
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is King Lear worth watching?"
Questions about King Lear
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is King Lear okay for kids?
PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themesStrong language
Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, suicide themes, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.
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?
Easy watchDemanding
No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 9 for philosophical.