
King Lear
Directed by Nicole Ricciardi
The once powerful King Lear chooses to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, and so begins one of Shakespeare’s most moving tragedies. At the crucial point of relinquishing his realm, Lear demands to know which of his daughters loves him the most. His ambitious older daughters answer with false praise and lavish flattery, however his youngest daughter, who does truly love him, answers with honesty. Wildly unsatisfied with her response, Lear’s rage sets in motion catastrophic consequences. Ultimately stripped of his privilege and its trappings, Lear must reckon with his own humanity.
Cast
Studio ranking
See where King Lear lands among the top-ranked movies associated with Shakespeare & Company.
Open best shakespeare & company movies
Language ranking
See how King Lear compares with other top-ranked English drama movies.
Open best english drama movies
More like this
Explore public related-title picks for viewers looking for movies like King Lear.
Open movies like King Lear
Where to watch
Open the answer-first viewing guide for King Lear, including current streaming, rental, and purchase options.
Open where to watch King Lear
