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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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Britbox Apple TV Channel Britbox Apple TV Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Jonathan Miller

Michael Hordern
Michael Hordern
King Lear
Brenda Blethyn
Brenda Blethyn
Cordelia
Gillian Barge
Gillian Barge
Goneril
Penelope Wilton
Penelope Wilton
Regan
John Shrapnel
John Shrapnel
Earl of Kent
Norman Rodway
Norman Rodway
Earl of Gloucester
Michael Kitchen
Michael Kitchen
Edmund
John Bird
John Bird
Duke of Albany
Julian Curry
Julian Curry
Duke of Cornwall
David Weston
David Weston
Duke of Burgundy
Harry Waters
Harry Waters
King of France
Anton Lesser
Anton Lesser
Edgar

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King Lear — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams King Lear?

King Lear is streaming on Britbox Apple TV Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is King Lear on Netflix?

No, King Lear is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Britbox Apple TV Channel.

Is King Lear on Amazon Prime Video?

No, King Lear isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Britbox Apple TV Channel instead.

Where can I watch King Lear for free?

King Lear is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.