Where to watch King Lear (2018)
As of 13 October 2026, King Lear (2018) is streaming in India on Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Story
An aging King invites disaster, when he abdicates to his corrupt, toadying daughters, and rejects his loving and honest one.
Streaming, rent & buy options by country
Updated
✅ India
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
JioHotstar
Amazon Video✅ The US
Amazon Prime Video✅ The UK
Plex✅ Pakistan
Zee5— Germany
Not available online in Germany right now.
Cast
Anthony HopkinsLear
Emma ThompsonGoneril
Emily WatsonRegan
Jim BroadbentEarl of Gloucester
Florence PughCordelia
Jim CarterEarl of Kent
Andrew ScottEdgar
John MacmillanEdmund
Tobias MenziesDuke of Cornwall
Anthony CalfDuke of Albany
Karl JohnsonFool
Christopher EcclestonOswald
Director: Richard Eyre
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch King Lear in India?
As of 13 October 2026, King Lear (2018) is streaming in India on Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Where can I watch King Lear in the US?
As of 13 October 2026, King Lear (2018) is streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video.
Where can I watch King Lear in the UK?
As of 13 October 2026, King Lear (2018) is streaming in the UK on Plex.
Where can I watch King Lear in Pakistan?
As of 13 October 2026, King Lear (2018) is streaming in Pakistan on Zee5.
Where can I watch King Lear in Germany?
As of 13 October 2026, King Lear isn't available to stream, rent or buy online in Germany.
Is King Lear on Netflix?
As of 13 October 2026, King Lear is not on Netflix in India, the US, the UK, Pakistan or Germany.
Who is in the cast of King Lear?
King Lear stars Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, Emily Watson, Jim Broadbent and Florence Pugh, and is directed by Richard Eyre.
How long is King Lear and is it any good?
King Lear runs 1h 55m and has an average user rating of 6.0/10 from 110 votes.