

2018
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.
National Theatre Live: King Lear (2018) is a Drama film that follows 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. National Theatre Live: King Lear is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 11 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.