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King Lear (2015): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch

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King Lear is a 2015 drama directed by Antoni Cimolino, starring Colm Feore as King Lear, Thomas Olajide and Robert King. It runs 2 hours 36 minutes and earned $113,261 worldwide. Stream it on Broadway HD and BroadwayHD, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

King Lear (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 36m (156 min)
Director
Antoni Cimolino
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is King Lear About?

The premise of King Lear without spoilers.

A king in his old age decides to divide his kingdom amongst his three daughters, a decision that sets in motion a tragic chain of events. As his reason unravels amidst emotional turmoil, he faces devastating consequences and finds his very life threatened. Stripped of his power and everything he once held dear, the aging monarch confronts the harsh realities of human nature and ultimately discovers a profound understanding of himself.

Where to watch

Where to Watch King Lear

Stream it on Broadway HD and BroadwayHD, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

King Lear Cast & Characters

Colm Feore leads the cast as King Lear, with Thomas Olajide as Oswald and Robert King as Old Man. Directed by Antoni Cimolino; 19 actors are credited in all.

Box office

King Lear Box Office

King Lear grossed $113,261 worldwide.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$113.3K

International
$113.3K
Details

King Lear Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “King Lear at the Stratford festival” and “Король Лір”.

Also known as
  • King Lear at the Stratford festival
  • Король Лір

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FAQ

King Lear FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of King Lear, each answered in a sentence.

How long is King Lear?

King Lear runs 2 hours 36 minutes (156 minutes).

When was King Lear released?

King Lear was released on February 18, 2015.

Who directed King Lear?

King Lear was directed by Antoni Cimolino.

More films by Antoni Cimolino

Who is in the cast of King Lear?

King Lear stars Colm Feore as King Lear, Thomas Olajide as Oswald and Robert King as Old Man, among 19 credited actors.

Where can I watch King Lear?

In the US, King Lear is streaming on Broadway HD, BroadwayHD and IndieFlix and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store (availability from JustWatch).

How much did King Lear make at the box office?

King Lear grossed $113,261 worldwide.

Does King Lear have a post-credit scene?

No. King Lear has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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