Name: Richard III
Director: Laurence Olivier
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1955
Duration: 155 min
Cast: Laurence Olivier, Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud

What Richard III Is About

Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots to seize power for himself. Masterfully deceiving and plotting against nearly everyone in the royal court, including his eventual wife, Lady Anne, and his brother George, Duke of Clarence, Richard orchestrates a bloody rise to power before finding all his gains jeopardized by those he betrayed.

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What is Richard III about?

Having helped his brother King Edward IV take the throne of England, the jealous hunchback Richard, Duke of Gloucester, plots to seize power for himself. Masterfully deceiving and plotting against nearly everyone in the royal court, including his eventual wife, Lady Anne, and his brother George, Duke of Clarence, Richard orchestrates a bloody rise to power before finding all his gains jeopardized by those he betrayed.

Where can I watch Richard III?

Richard III is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Richard III?

Richard III runs for 155 minutes (2h 35m).

When did Richard III come out?

Richard III was released in 1955.

Who directed Richard III?

Richard III was directed by Laurence Olivier.

Who stars in Richard III?

Richard III stars Laurence Olivier, Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Ralph Richardson.

What is Richard III's rating?

Richard III holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.