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König Lear

2008Movie2 h 20 min

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

Summary

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

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

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  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Directed by
Luc Bondy

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Facts

March 29, 2008 · 2 h 20 min · Strong Language, Violence

Released
March 29, 2008
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
German
Made in
Germany, Austria

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is König Lear worth watching?"

Questions about König Lear

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Is König Lear worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.9).

Can I half-watch König Lear?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Will I feel good after watching König Lear?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is König Lear in English?

German

No, it was made in German.