Richard III (1995): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Richard III
Director: Richard Loncraine
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1995
Duration: 104 min
Cast: Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Jim Broadbent, Robert Downey Jr., Kristin Scott Thomas

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 Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. 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 104 minutes (1h 44m).

When did Richard III come out?

Richard III was released in 1995.

Who directed Richard III?

Richard III was directed by Richard Loncraine.

Who stars in Richard III?

Richard III stars Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Jim Broadbent, Robert Downey Jr..

What is Richard III's rating?

Richard III holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.