When was King Lear released?

King Lear was released on 1975-03-23.

Who directed King Lear?

King Lear was directed by Jonathan Miller.

What genre is King Lear?

King Lear belongs to these genres: Drama.

Who stars in King Lear?

The main cast includes Donald Gee, George Merritt, Frank Middlemass.

King Lear

Key facts

Release date: 1975-03-23
Runtime: 120 min
Genres: Drama
Director: Jonathan Miller
Rating: 10.0

In short

King Lear is a 1975 Drama film directed by Jonathan Miller. It runs 120 minutes and is rated 10.0/10 on TMDB. It was released on 1975-03-23.

Updated 2026-10-17

Overview

King Lear, old and tired, divides his kingdom among his daughters, giving great importance to their protestations of love for him. When Cordelia, youngest and most honest, refuses to idly flatter the old man in return for favor, he banishes her and turns for support to his remaining daughters. But Goneril and Regan have no love for him and instead plot to take all his power from him. In a parallel, Lear's loyal courtier Gloucester favors his illegitimate son Edmund after being told lies about his faithful son Edgar. Madness and tragedy befall both ill-starred fathers.

Frequently asked questions

When was King Lear released?: King Lear was released on 1975-03-23.
Who directed King Lear?: King Lear was directed by Jonathan Miller.
How long is King Lear?: King Lear runs 120 minutes.
What genre is King Lear?: King Lear belongs to these genres: Drama.
Who stars in King Lear?: The main cast includes Donald Gee, George Merritt, Frank Middlemass.
Is there a trailer for King Lear?: No trailer is listed yet.