King Lear
Synopsis
Caught in a carousel of memory, the head of a dysfunctional royal family grapples with power-hungry children and the threat of losing the empire he created. Real and imagined worlds coalesce, creating a political and personal horror that threatens to swallow the mind of the monarch.
Top Cast
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Patrick Page
King Lear
Shirine Babb
Kent
Yao Dogbe
Cornwall
Terrence Fleming
Burgundy / Curran / French Soldier
Cailen Fu
Cordelia
Rosa Gilmore
Goneril
Matthew J. Harris
Edgar
Stephanie Jean Lane
Regan
Jake Loewenthal
Albany
Raven Lorraine
Ursula
Julian Elijah Martinez
Edmund
Michael Milligan
Fool
Ryan Neely
Roland
Hunter Ringsmith
France / Dennis
Todd Scofield
Oswald
Craig Wallace
Gloucester
Bekah Zornosa
Constance / Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 13, 2023
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Godwin
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Michael Bruce
- Original Title
- King Lear
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Studios
- Shakespeare Theatre Company, Blue Land Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Godwin
William Shakespeare
Michael Bruce
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Godwin
Director
Emily Rebholz
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for King Lear.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Lear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King Lear about?
Caught in a carousel of memory, the head of a dysfunctional royal family grapples with power-hungry children and the threat of losing the empire he created. Real and imagined worlds coalesce, creating a political and personal horror that threatens to swallow the mind of the monarch.
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear was directed by Simon Godwin.
Who stars in King Lear?
The principal cast of King Lear includes Patrick Page, Shirine Babb, Yao Dogbe, Terrence Fleming, Cailen Fu.
When was King Lear released and how long is it?
King Lear was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for King Lear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King Lear was composed by Michael Bruce.