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King Lear

2016Movie3 h 0 min

81

GreatGoodWatch score

81

GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Don Warrington stars as the tragic monarch in this acclaimed version of the Shakespeare play recorded at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester.

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Directed by: Michael Buffong
Written by: William Shakespeare

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Facts

July 11, 2016 · 3 h 0 min · Violence, Suicide Themes

Released: July 11, 2016
Runtime: 3 h 0 min
Content: Violence, Suicide Themes
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom

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

Questions about King Lear

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Is King Lear worth watching?

81

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.2).

Will I feel good after watching King Lear?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is King Lear plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.