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King Lear

121h 55m2017Richard Eyre
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An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.

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What is King Lear (2017) about?

An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.

Who stars in King Lear?

King Lear stars Anthony Hopkins (Lear), Emma Thompson (Goneril), Emily Watson (Regan), Jim Broadbent (Earl of Gloucester), Florence Pugh (Cordelia). The film was directed by Richard Eyre.

How long is King Lear?

King Lear has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated 12.

Where can I watch King Lear?

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