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King Lear

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1953 | 82 min | TV Movie, History, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Tailor-made for anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping and lovers of period drama. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. A good follow-up to Les Misérables or Cabaret. The costumes and settings are a feast on their own.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 22 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1953: an older pace and style.
  • Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.

In this abridged television production, Lear vows revenge against his conniving daughters after they try to take swift control of his power.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Andrew McCullough

  • Orson WellesKing Lear
  • Natasha ParryCordelia
  • Arnold MossDuke of Albany
  • Bramwell FletcherEarl of Kent
  • David J. StewartOswald
  • Margaret PhillipsRegan
  • Beatrice StraightGoneril
  • Alan BadelFool
  • Micheál Mac LiammóirPoor Tom
  • Frederick WorlockEarl of Gloucester