Where to watch National Theatre Live: King Lear (2014) in the UK
National Theatre Live: King Lear (2014) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
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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Top-billed cast in National Theatre Live: King Lear.
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Simon Russell BealeLear, King of Britain -
Kate FleetwoodGoneril -
Anna Maxwell MartinRegan -
Olivia VinallCordelia -
Richard ClothierThe Duke of Albany -
Michael NardoneThe Duke of Cornwall -
Stephen BoxerThe Earl of Gloucester -
Stanley TownsendThe Earl of Kent
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