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King Lear

6.120181h 55mMovieDramaTV Movie

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

DirectorRichard Eyre
WriterRichard Eyre
ProducersNoëlette Buckley·Colin Callender

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Richard Eyre

Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Lear
Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson
Goneril
Emily Watson
Emily Watson
Regan
Jim Broadbent
Jim Broadbent
Earl of Gloucester
Florence Pugh
Florence Pugh
Cordelia
Jim Carter
Jim Carter
Earl of Kent
Andrew Scott
Andrew Scott
Edgar
John Macmillan
John Macmillan
Edmund
Tobias Menzies
Tobias Menzies
Duke of Cornwall
Anthony Calf
Anthony Calf
Duke of Albany
Karl Johnson
Karl Johnson
Fool
Christopher Eccleston
Christopher Eccleston
Oswald

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King Lear — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams King Lear?

King Lear is streaming on Amazon Prime Video 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 Amazon Prime Video.

Is King Lear on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — King Lear is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch King Lear for free?

King Lear is available on Amazon Prime Video in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.