King Lear(2008)
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 (2008) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Trevor Nunn, released on August 6, 2008 with a runtime of 2h 30m. It stars Ian McKellen, Romola Garai, Monica Dolan and Sylvester McCoy. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Trevor Nunn
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Wheeler
- Composer:
- Steve Edis
- Production:
- Richard Price TV Associates Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
King Lear Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ian McKellen
as King Lear
Romola Garai
as Cordelia
Monica Dolan
as Regan
Sylvester McCoy
as The Fool
Philip Winchester
as Edmund
- Peter Hinton
Peter Hinton
as Duke of Burgundy
Jonathan Hyde
as Earl of Kent
Frances Barber
as Goneril
William Gaunt
as Earl of Gloucester
Julian Harries
as Duke of Albany
- Ben Meyjes
Ben Meyjes
as Edgar
- Guy Williams
Guy Williams
as Duke of Cornwall
Key crew
Directed by Trevor Nunn, written by William Shakespeare.
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King Lear Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 13 ratings.
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King Lear – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King Lear online?
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King Lear (2008) is available to stream on BroadwayHD and Broadway HD Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 (2008) includes Ian McKellen, Romola Garai, Monica Dolan, Sylvester McCoy and Philip Winchester. The film was directed by Trevor Nunn. 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 August 6, 2008 and runs for 2h 30m.
Is King Lear worth watching?
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King Lear (2008) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 13 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.