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King Lear

6.720082h 30mMovieDramaTV Movie

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

DirectorTrevor Nunn
WriterWilliam Shakespeare
ProducerRichard Price

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BroadwayHDBroadwayHDBroadway HD Amazon ChannelBroadway HD Amazon Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Trevor Nunn

Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen
King Lear
Romola Garai
Romola Garai
Cordelia
Monica Dolan
Monica Dolan
Regan
Sylvester McCoy
Sylvester McCoy
The Fool
Philip Winchester
Philip Winchester
Edmund
Peter Hinton
Peter Hinton
Duke of Burgundy
Jonathan Hyde
Jonathan Hyde
Earl of Kent
Frances Barber
Frances Barber
Goneril
William Gaunt
William Gaunt
Earl of Gloucester
Julian Harries
Julian Harries
Duke of Albany
Ben Meyjes
Ben Meyjes
Edgar
Guy Williams
Guy Williams
Duke of Cornwall

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King Lear — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams King Lear?

King Lear is streaming on BroadwayHD and Broadway HD in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. 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 BroadwayHD and Broadway HD.

Is King Lear on Amazon Prime Video?

King Lear isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch King Lear for free?

King Lear is available on BroadwayHD and Broadway HD in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.