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King Lear

1988Movie1 h 31 minPG

63

DecentGoodWatch score

63

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

A descendant of Shakespeare tries to restore his plays in a world rebuilding itself after the Chernobyl catastrophe obliterates most of human civilization.

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Thought-provoking
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Not for comfort, warmth or laughs.

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Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard
Written by: Jean-Luc Godard
Produced by: Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Music by: Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach

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January 22, 1988 · 1 h 31 min · PG

Released: January 22, 1988
Runtime: 1 h 31 min
Age rating: PG
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Original language: English
Also spoken: French, Japanese, Russian
Made in: United States
Budget: $1 million
Box office: $61,821

Q&A

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

Questions about King Lear

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Is King Lear worth watching?

63

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 69%). Critics rate it higher (69 out of 100) than audiences (56).

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.

Will King Lear make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).