Where to watch King Lear (1970) in the UK
King Lear (1970) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
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.
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Cast & crew
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Paul ScofieldKing Lear -
Irene WorthGoneril -
Susan EngelRegan
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Anne-Lise GaboldCordelia -
Alan WebbGloucester -
Ian HoggEdmund -
Robert Langdon LloydEdgar -
Tom FlemingKent
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Where can I watch King Lear in the UK?
King Lear (1970) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube and buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the United Kingdom.
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Yes. King Lear can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
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