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King Lear

6.519823h 5mMovieDrama

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

DirectorJonathan Miller
ProducerShaun Sutton

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Not available in India
Streaming in 2 other countries

King Lear isn't on any streaming service in India right now, but it's available in Canada, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Jonathan Miller

MHMichael Hordern
Michael Hordern
King Lear
BBBrenda Blethyn
Brenda Blethyn
Cordelia
GB
Gillian Barge
Goneril
PWPenelope Wilton
Penelope Wilton
Regan
JSJohn Shrapnel
John Shrapnel
Earl of Kent
NRNorman Rodway
Norman Rodway
Earl of Gloucester
MKMichael Kitchen
Michael Kitchen
Edmund
JBJohn Bird
John Bird
Duke of Albany
JCJulian Curry
Julian Curry
Duke of Cornwall
DWDavid Weston
David Weston
Duke of Burgundy
HW
Harry Waters
King of France
ALAnton Lesser
Anton Lesser
Edgar

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King Lear — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams King Lear?

King Lear isn't on any streaming service in India yet, but it's available in Canada and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is King Lear on Netflix?

No, King Lear is not on Netflix in India as of October 2026.

Is King Lear on Amazon Prime Video?

No, King Lear isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch King Lear for free?

King Lear isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.