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King Lear

1983Movie2 h 38 minPG

DramaTV Movie
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes–62%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes–62%

Summary

An aging King invites disaster when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters and rejects his one loving, but honest one.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Michael Elliott
Written by
William Shakespeare
Music by
Gordon Crosse

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Facts

April 3, 1983 · 2 h 38 min · PG

Released
April 3, 1983
Runtime
2 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
1 country

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream King Lear?"

Questions about King Lear

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream King Lear?

Kanopy

In the United States, King Lear is free with ads on Kanopy.

Is King Lear worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.5).

Is King Lear okay for kids?

PG

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.