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The Lears

5.32017MovieDramaComedy

A modern take on William Shakespeare's King Lear.

DirectorCarl Bessai
WriterCarl Bessai
ProducerIrwin Olian

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Cast · Directed by Carl Bessai

BDBruce Dern
Bruce Dern
Davenport Lear
AHAnthony Michael Hall
Anthony Michael Hall
Glenn Lear
SASean Astin
Sean Astin
Tom Cornwall
AMAly Michalka
Aly Michalka
Regan Lear
VSVictoria Smurfit
Victoria Smurfit
Diana
NBNic Bishop
Nic Bishop
Kent Lear
JHJames Hoare
James Hoare
Rory Lear
AAAmy Argyle
Amy Argyle
Natalie
YDYvonne Delarosa
Yvonne Delarosa
Maria
SEStephen Ellis
Stephen Ellis
Tyler
AEAnnie McCain Engman
Annie McCain Engman
Catherine
CH
Christine Harte
Sally

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The Lears — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Lears?

The Lears is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Lears on Netflix?

No, The Lears is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

Is The Lears on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Lears is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Lears for free?

The Lears is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.