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Performance

King Lear, a weary monarch, decides to divide his kingdom among his daughters, choosing to base his decision on their professed love rather than genuine devotion.

An aging King Lear decides to divide his kingdom among his daughters, prioritizing their declarations of love. However, when his youngest and most truthful daughter Cordelia refuses to fake affection, he banishes her and turns to his other daughters, who have no genuine love for him. Instead, they scheme to take away his power. Meanwhile, Lear's loyal advisor Gloucester favors his illegitimate son Edmund over his faithful son Edgar, due to lies told about Edgar.

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Info about Performance

Studio(s): British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC),Chestermead

Originally Released: United States, Mar 21, 1998

Genres:Drama

Performance: Where to Watch Online in United States?

Currently, you have the opportunity to watch "Performance" by streaming it on the following platforms: Prime Video or alternatively, you can enjoy it completely free of charge with advertisements on the following platforms: The Roku Channel.