

Plot Summary
A descendant of Shakespeare tries to restore his plays in a world rebuilding itself after the Chernobyl catastrophe obliterates most of human civilization.
Full Cast & Characters

Peter Sellars
William Shakespeare Junior the Fifth

Burgess Meredith
Don Learo

Julie Delpy
Virginia

Leos Carax
Edgar

Molly Ringwald
Cordelia

Jean-Luc Godard
Professor Pluggy

Woody Allen
Mr. Alien (uncredited)

Freddy Buache
Professor Quentin Kozintsev (uncredited)

Menahem Golan
Self (voice) (uncredited)

Suzanne Lanza
(uncredited)

Kate Mailer
Self (uncredited)

Norman Mailer
Self (uncredited)
Director & Crew
Jean-Luc Godard
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King Lear online?
King Lear (1988) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the IMDb rating of King Lear?
It has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 based on 36 votes.
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear was directed by Jean-Luc Godard and released in 1988.
How long is King Lear?
King Lear has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1988-01-22
- Budget
- $1.0M
- Box Office
- $0.1M
- Status
- Released





