The Lears(2017)
The Lears Synopsis
A modern take on William Shakespeare's King Lear.
The Lears (2017) is a drama and comedy film directed by Carl Bessai, released on April 22, 2017. It stars Bruce Dern, Anthony Michael Hall, Sean Astin and Aly Michalka. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Carl Bessai
- Writers:
- Carl Bessai
- Producers:
- Irwin Olian
- Composer:
- Mark Orton
- Production:
- Raven West Films, NeoClassics Films
- Status:
- Released
The Lears (2017) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Lears before you stream it.
The Lears Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bruce Dern
as Davenport Lear
Anthony Michael Hall
as Glenn Lear
Sean Astin
as Tom Cornwall
Aly Michalka
as Regan Lear
Victoria Smurfit
as Diana
Nic Bishop
as Kent Lear
James Hoare
as Rory Lear
Amy Argyle
as Natalie
Yvonne Delarosa
as Maria
Stephen Ellis
as Tyler
Annie McCain Engman
as Catherine
- Christine Harte
Christine Harte
as Sally
Key crew
Directed by Carl Bessai, written by Carl Bessai, produced by Irwin Olian.
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The Lears Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Lears – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lears online?
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The Lears (2017) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Lears?
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The main cast of The Lears (2017) includes Bruce Dern, Anthony Michael Hall, Sean Astin, Aly Michalka and Victoria Smurfit. The film was directed by Carl Bessai. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lears released?
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The Lears was released on April 22, 2017.
Is The Lears worth watching?
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The Lears (2017) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Lears?
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Yes. The official The Lears trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.