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King of Texas

2002Movie1 h 35 min

DramaWestern
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes50%41%
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes50%41%

Summary

In this re-imagining of Shakespear's King Lear, Patrick Stewart stars as John Lear, a Texas cattle baron, who, after dividing his wealth among his three daughters, is rejected by them.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Uli Edel
Written by
William Shakespeare, Stephen Harrigan
Produced by
Art Levinson
Music by
John Altman

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Facts

June 2, 2002 · 1 h 35 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
June 2, 2002
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Western, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Adaptational Heroism, Spared by the Adaptation, Cattle Baron +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream King of Texas?"

Questions about King of Texas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream King of Texas?

It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is King of Texas worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%).

Is King of Texas plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is King of Texas good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.