King Lear
Synopsis
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
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King Lear - Official Trailer | Prime VideoOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-20
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Anthony Hopkins
Lear
Emma Thompson
Goneril
Emily Watson
Regan
Jim Broadbent
Earl of Gloucester
Florence Pugh
Cordelia
Jim Carter
Earl of Kent
Andrew Scott
Edgar
John Macmillan
Edmund
Tobias Menzies
Duke of Cornwall
Anthony Calf
Duke of Albany
Karl Johnson
Fool
Christopher Eccleston
Oswald
John Standing
Butler
Simon Manyonda
Duke of Burgundy
Chukwudi Iwuji
King of France
Samuel Valentine
Lear's Gentleman
Arinzé Kene
Lieutenant
Sharon Wattis
1st Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 27, 2018
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Eyre
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Eyre, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Stephen Warbeck
- Original Title
- King Lear
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Playground Entertainment, Sonia Friedman Productions, BBC, Amazon Studios, Lemaise Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Eyre
Richard Eyre, William Shakespeare
Stephen Warbeck
Ben Smithard
Dan Farrell
Colin Callender, Scott Huff, Sonia Friedman, Laura Macara, Noëlette Buckley
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Eyre
Writer
Richard Eyre
Director
Peter Francis
Production Design
Dan Farrell
Editor
Fotini Dimou
Costume Design
Stephen Warbeck
Original Music Composer
Noëlette Buckley
Producer
Ben Smithard
Director of Photography
Andreas Petrides
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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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?
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear was directed by Richard Eyre.
Who stars in King Lear?
The principal cast of King Lear includes Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Emily Watson, Jim Broadbent, Florence Pugh.
When was King Lear released and how long is it?
King Lear was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for King Lear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King Lear was composed by Stephen Warbeck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for King Lear?
King Lear holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).