Still from King Lear

Movie

King Lear

1970Drama2h 17mEnglish6.5 global

King Lear is a proud man who solicits praise from his three daughters in return for inheritance of the kingdom. Daughters Goneril and Regan profess their affection vehemently. Cordelia, who does not respect the process her father has chosen, does not humor him. Lear's perceived rejection from Cordelia leads to her banishment, thus splitting the kingdom between the other two. This hasty decision becomes his fatal error.

Story Line

King Lear is a proud man who solicits praise from his three daughters in return for inheritance of the kingdom. Daughters Goneril and Regan profess their affection vehemently. Cordelia, who does not respect the process her father has chosen, does not humor him. Lear's perceived rejection from Cordelia leads to her banishment, thus splitting the kingdom between the other two. This hasty decision becomes his fatal error.

6.5Global · TMDB

Nine-factor breakdown

SHOWING: GLOBAL
Story
7.2
Acting
7.2
Visuals
6.8
Emotion
6.2
Comedy
6.2
Pacing
7.1
Sound
6.6
Directing
6.6
Rewatch
6.9