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King Lear

1220181h 55mRichard Eyre
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 91%

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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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Theater PlayFoolTragedyStormKing LearAbdicationElizabethan England

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Frequently asked questions

What is King Lear (2018) 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 2018. It is rated 12.

Is King Lear worth watching?

King Lear holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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