Where to watch RSC Live: King Lear (2016) in the UK
RSC Live: King Lear (2016) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Amazon Video or bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
King Lear has ruled for many years. As age begins to overtake him, he decides to divide his kingdom amongst his children, living out his days without the burden of power. Misjudging his children’s loyalty and finding himself alone in the wilderness, he is left to confront the mistakes of a life that has brought him to this point. Antony Sher plays King Lear, one of the greatest parts written by Shakespeare in this, one of Shakespeare’s most epic and powerful plays.
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Cinema Trailer | King Lear | Royal Shakespeare Company
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in RSC Live: King Lear.
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Antony SherKing Lear -
Nia GwynneGoneril -
Kelly WilliamsRegan
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Natalie SimpsonCordelia -
Clarence SmithDuke of Albany -
James ClydeDuke of Cornwall -
Marcus GriffithsKing of France / Captain -
Theo OgundipeDuke of Burgundy / Herald
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RSC Live: King Lear — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch RSC Live: King Lear in the UK?
RSC Live: King Lear (2016) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Amazon Video and buy on Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.
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Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Amazon Video so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of RSC Live: King Lear?
Yes. RSC Live: King Lear can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video 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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RSC Live: King Lear is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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