Movies Like King Lear

Loved King Lear? These 24 movies and shows share its DNA — surfaced by our semantic engine from theme, mood, cast and genre, then ranked by how closely they match. Every pick includes cast, ratings, trailers and streaming options.

The Vicious Kind 2009 ★ 6.2

Mrs. Fazilet and Her Daughters 2017 ★ 8.0

The Prodigal Daughter 1981 ★ 7.0

The Father 2020 ★ 8.1

Persona 2019 ★ 6.6

The Kingdom 2024 ★ 7.0

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God 2016 ★ 8.6

A Royal Affair 2012 ★ 7.3

Gone Girl 2014 ★ 7.9

Tale of Tales 2015 ★ 6.4

Waves 2019 ★ 7.4

The Duchess 2008 ★ 7.0

Empire 2015 ★ 7.1

Hamlet 1996 ★ 7.3

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride 1998 ★ 6.9

Edward II 1991 ★ 6.2

Girl 2020 ★ 6.0

Georgia Rule 2007 ★ 6.0

Damage 1992 ★ 6.6

Ran 1985 ★ 8.0

King Lear 2018 ★ 6.1

The King's Affection 2021 ★ 8.1

The King: Eternal Monarch 2020 ★ 8.3

Kings 2009 ★ 7.6