King Lear
2018, English. Directed by Richard Eyre.
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 110 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch King Lear
King Lear is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Details
- Released
- 28 May 2018
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Richard Eyre
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What King Lear is based on
King Lear is based on King Lear, a 1608 dramatic work by William Shakespeare.
Dramatic work · 1608
King Lear
By William Shakespeare
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King Lear: quick answers
Is King Lear worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 110 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is King Lear?
King Lear runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does King Lear have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for King Lear. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
King Lear parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for King Lear yet.
Which OTT platform is King Lear on?
King Lear is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like King Lear?
If you liked King Lear, try Hamlet, National Theatre Live: King Lear, Hamlet.
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear (2018) was directed by Richard Eyre and stars Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Emily Watson.
What is King Lear based on?
King Lear is based on King Lear, a 1608 dramatic work by William Shakespeare.