King Lear(1998)
King Lear Synopsis
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
King Lear (1998) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Richard Eyre, released on March 21, 1998 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Ian Holm, Amanda Redman, Barbara Flynn and Victoria Hamilton. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Eyre
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Status:
- Released
King Lear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ian Holm
as King Lear
Amanda Redman
as Regan
Barbara Flynn
as Goneril
Victoria Hamilton
as Cordelia
Timothy West
as Gloucester
Paul Rhys
as Edgar
Finbar Lynch
as Edmund
David Burke
as Kent
Michael Bryant
as Fool
Key crew
Directed by Richard Eyre, written by William Shakespeare.
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King Lear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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King Lear – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King Lear online?
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King Lear (1998) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in King Lear?
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The main cast of King Lear (1998) includes Ian Holm, Amanda Redman, Barbara Flynn, Victoria Hamilton and Timothy West. The film was directed by Richard Eyre. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King Lear released?
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King Lear was released on March 21, 1998 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is King Lear worth watching?
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King Lear (1998) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.