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Poster for National Theatre Live: King Lear

National Theatre Live: King Lear

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2018 | 227 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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
Best for anyone who loves a strong drama. One to watch when you can give it your full attention.
The mood
Emotional (bring tissues).
The pace
Long and immersive, at 3 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
  • It's long: 3 hr 47 min.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Considered by many to be the greatest tragedy ever written, King Lear sees two ageing fathers – one a King, one his courtier – reject the children who truly love them. Their blindness unleashes a tornado of pitiless ambition and treachery, as family and state are plunged into a violent power struggle with bitter ends.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jonathan Munby, Ross MacGibbon

  • Ian McKellenKing Lear
  • Sinéad CusackKent
  • Danny WebbGloucester
  • Kirsty BushellRegan
  • James CorriganEdmund
  • Lloyd HutchinsonFool
  • Claire PriceGoneril
  • Luke ThompsonEdgar
  • Anita-Joy UwajehCordelia
  • Richard ClewsGentleman Informer / Old Man