King Richard
Seen it?2021 | 144 min | Drama, History
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
It won an Oscar, it earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.6 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved Jerry Maguire or Donnie Brasco, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 24 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
The story of how Richard Williams served as a coach to his daughters Venus and Serena, who will soon become two of the most legendary tennis players in history.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Actor. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama. Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role. Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actor. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Movie Awards: Best Actor. Also nominated for 5 more Oscars, 3 more Golden Globes and 1 more SAG Award. Plus 16 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$39 million worldwide on a $50 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 393K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green
- Will SmithRichard Williams
- Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorOracene 'Brandy' Price
- Saniyya SidneyVenus Williams
- Demi SingletonSerena Williams
- Jon BernthalRick Macci
- Mikayla LaShae BartholomewTunde Price
- Tony GoldwynPaul Cohen
- Susie AbromeitRobin Finn
- Dylan McDermottWill Hodges
- Judith ChapmanNancy Reagan