King Lear (1982): Cast & Where to Watch
King Lear is a 1982 drama directed by Jonathan Miller, starring Michael Hordern as King Lear, Anton Lesser and Brenda Blethyn. It runs 3 hours 5 minutes. Stream it on Britbox and Kanopy.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 5m (185 min)
- Director
- Jonathan Miller
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is King Lear About?
The premise of King Lear without spoilers.
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
King Lear Themes & Keywords
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- king lear character
- goneril character
- cordelia character
- regan character
- two word title
- tragedy
- father versus daughter
- resentment toward sister
- resentment toward father
- resentment toward daughter
- shakespeare's king lear
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Where to Watch King Lear
Stream it on Britbox and Kanopy. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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King Lear Cast & Characters
Michael Hordern leads the cast as King Lear, with Anton Lesser as Edgar and Brenda Blethyn as Cordelia. Directed by Jonathan Miller; 25 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jonathan Miller
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Michael Hordern as King Lear -
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Penelope Wilton as Regan
Also Starring in King Lear
· 21 more- Ken Stott Curan
- Michael Kitchen Edmund
- John Shrapnel Earl of Kent
- Norman Rodway Earl of Gloucester
- Frank Middlemass Fool
- John Bird Duke of Albany
- John Grillo Oswald
- Julian Curry Duke of Cornwall
- David Weston Duke of Burgundy
- Tim Brown Captain
- Tony Sympson Second Servant
- Gillian Barge Goneril
- Peter Walmsley Third Servant
- George Howe Doctor
- Harry Waters King of France
- Stuart Blake First Servant
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- Iain Armstrong First Gentleman
- Adam Kurakin Herald
- Richard Albrecht Officer
- John Dallimore Second Gentleman
- Fraser Wilson Third Gentleman
King Lear Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Король Лір” and “Rei Lear”.
- Also known as
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- Король Лір
- Rei Lear
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King Lear FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of King Lear, each answered in a sentence.
How long is King Lear?
King Lear runs 3 hours 5 minutes (185 minutes).
When was King Lear released?
King Lear was released on September 19, 1982.
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear was directed by Jonathan Miller.
More films by Jonathan Miller Who is in the cast of King Lear?
King Lear stars Michael Hordern as King Lear, Anton Lesser as Edgar and Brenda Blethyn as Cordelia, among 25 credited actors.
Where can I watch King Lear?
In the US, King Lear is streaming on Britbox and Kanopy (availability from JustWatch).
Does King Lear have a post-credit scene?
No. King Lear has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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