Dr. Prim vs National Theatre Live: King Lear
Dr. Prim has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.1/10 for National Theatre Live: King Lear). Dr. Prim is the shorter watch at 1h 29m compared with 3h 25m. National Theatre Live: King Lear is the older of the two (2014 against 2021). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dr. Prim
National Theatre Live: King Lear| Dr. Prim | National Theatre Live: King Lear | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 2021 | 2014 |
| Length | 1h 29m | 3h 25m |
| Genres | Drama, Horror, Thriller | Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Steven M. Smith | Robin Lough, Sam Mendes |
| Main cast | Mike Kelson, Chelsea Greenwood, Primrose Bigwood, Chris Clynes, Zoe Frendin | Sam Troughton, Paapa Essiedu, Adrian Scarborough, Simon Manyonda, Stanley Townsend |
Synopsis
Dr. Prim
A group of individuals come together during the virus lock down. They tell their stories of love, hate, greed and death.
National Theatre Live: King Lear
An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing. Simon Russell Beale, whose recent appearances at the National include Timon of Athens and Collaborators, takes the title role in Shakespeare’s tragedy.
Where to watch
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