King Lear_
King Lear is a proud man who solicits praise from his three daughters in return for inheritance of the kingdom. Daughters Goneril and Regan profess their affection vehemently. Cordelia, who does not respect the process her father has chosen, does not humor him. Lear's perceived rejection from Cordelia leads to her banishment, thus splitting the kingdom between the other two. This hasty decision becomes his fatal error.
Starring
Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Susan Engel
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
King Lear was released 56 years ago in 1970.
Overview
King Lear is a proud man who solicits praise from his three daughters in return for inheritance of the kingdom. Daughters Goneril and Regan profess their aff...
King Lear is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 17m.
CAST (12)
Paul Scofield
King Lear
Irene Worth
Goneril
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Susan Engel
Regan
Anne-Lise Gabold
Cordelia
Alan Webb
Gloucester
Ian Hogg
Edmund
Robert Langdon Lloyd
Edgar
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Tom Fleming
Kent
Jack MacGowran
Fool
Cyril Cusack
Albany
Patrick Magee
Cornwall
Barry Stanton
Oswald
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
137 min (2h 17m)
Country
Rating
6.3/10 (19 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is King Lear about?
King Lear is a proud man who solicits praise from his three daughters in return for inheritance of the kingdom. Daughters Goneril and Regan profess their affection vehemently. Cordelia, who does not respect the process her father has chosen, does not humor him. Lear's perceived rejection from Cordelia leads to her banishment, thus splitting the kingdom between the other two. This hasty decision becomes his fatal error.
How long is King Lear?
King Lear has a runtime of 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Who stars in King Lear?
The cast of King Lear includes Paul Scofield, Irene Worth, Susan Engel, Anne-Lise Gabold, Alan Webb.
What is the rating of King Lear?
King Lear has a rating of 6.3 out of 10 based on 19 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
