National Theatre Live: King Lear (2014)
Movie 3h 25m ★ 7.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something
Dating from 2014, National Theatre Live: King Lear sits in the drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Robin Lough. The cast includes Sam Troughton, Paapa Essiedu and Adrian Scarborough. The running time is 3h 25m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
63Tonight Score Well rated, long, so plan the evening.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Robin LoughDirector
- Sam MendesDirector
- Sam Troughtonas Edmund
- Paapa Essieduas The Duke of Burgundy
- Adrian Scarboroughas The Fool
- Simon Manyondaas Oswald
- Stanley Townsendas The Earl of Kent
- Simon Russell Bealeas Lear, King of Britain
- Stephen Boxeras The Earl of Gloucester
- Michael Nardoneas The Duke of Cornwall
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Questions about National Theatre Live: King Lear
- What genre is National Theatre Live: King Lear?
- National Theatre Live: King Lear is categorised as Drama.
- Who stars in National Theatre Live: King Lear?
- Sam Troughton, Paapa Essiedu, Adrian Scarborough, Simon Manyonda, Stanley Townsend appear in the main cast.
- Who directed National Theatre Live: King Lear?
- Robin Lough directed National Theatre Live: King Lear.
- How long is National Theatre Live: King Lear?
- National Theatre Live: King Lear runs for 3h 25m (205 minutes).
- Is National Theatre Live: King Lear worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch National Theatre Live: King Lear?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
