How long is King Lear?

King Lear is 1 h 55 min long (115 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:55 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is King Lear rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for King Lear.

Where can I stream King Lear?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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King Lear (2018) runs 1 h 55 min and averages 6.0 from 111 TMDB members. An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.

Runtime: 1 h 55 min — ends 9:55 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Drama
Released: May 28, 2018
TMDB rating: 6.0 / 10 from 111 votes
Director: Richard Eyre
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Emily Watson, Jim Broadbent
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription).

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How long is King Lear?: King Lear is 1 h 55 min long (115 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:55 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is King Lear rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for King Lear.
Is King Lear a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream King Lear?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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