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King Lear

8.519982h 30mMovieDramaTV Movie

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

DirectorRichard Eyre

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Cast · Directed by Richard Eyre

IHIan Holm
Ian Holm
King Lear
ARAmanda Redman
Amanda Redman
Regan
BFBarbara Flynn
Barbara Flynn
Goneril
VHVictoria Hamilton
Victoria Hamilton
Cordelia
TWTimothy West
Timothy West
Gloucester
PRPaul Rhys
Paul Rhys
Edgar
FLFinbar Lynch
Finbar Lynch
Edmund
DBDavid Burke
David Burke
Kent
MBMichael Bryant
Michael Bryant
Fool

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King Lear — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams King Lear?

King Lear is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Kanopy and The Roku 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 November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy.

Is King Lear on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch King Lear for free?

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