King Lear
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
Where to watch King Lear in United States
Amazon Prime VideoClick a service to open King Lear there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is King Lear streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video | — |
| India | JioHotstar | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Plex | — |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | Amazon Video |
| Japan | FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About King Lear
King Lear is a 2018 English-language drama and tv movie film directed by Richard Eyre. The cast is led by Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Emily Watson. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
King Lear was produced by Playground Entertainment, Sonia Friedman Productions, and BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was released on May 28, 2018.
- Director
- Richard Eyre
- Writers
- Richard Eyre
- Release date
- May 28, 2018
- OTT release
- September 27, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Playground Entertainment, Sonia Friedman Productions, BBC
King Lear cast & crew
King Lear was directed by Richard Eyre and written by Richard Eyre.
The cast features Anthony Hopkins as Lear, Emma Thompson as Goneril, Emily Watson as Regan, Jim Broadbent as Earl of Gloucester, Florence Pugh as Cordelia, and Jim Carter as Earl of Kent.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Stephen Warbeck, cinematography is by Ben Smithard, and it was produced by Colin Callender and Sonia Friedman.
Is King Lear worth watching?
King Lear holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 107 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and tv movie, King Lear is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch King Lear
In United States, you can stream King Lear on Amazon Prime Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on September 27, 2018.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of King Lear
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
King Lear — FAQs
▸Where can I watch King Lear in United States?
King Lear is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸Is King Lear on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — King Lear is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is King Lear in?
King Lear is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is King Lear?
King Lear runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is King Lear rated?
It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 107 ratings.
▸When did King Lear release on OTT?
King Lear became available digitally on September 27, 2018.
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