King Richard

Name: King Richard
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Released: November 19, 2021
Duration: 144 min
Rating: 76
Cast: Andy Bean, Andy Hoff, Aunjanue Ellis, Chet Grissom, Craig Tate

2021

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Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: November 19, 2021 | PG-13

Starring: Andy Bean, Andy Hoff, Aunjanue Ellis, Chet Grissom, Craig Tate, Daniele Lawson, Demi Singleton, Dylan McDermott, Erika Ringor, Erin Cummings, George Ketsios, Hannah Barefoot, Jimmy Walker Jr., Jon Bernthal, Judith Chapman, Katrina Begin, Layla Crawford, Liev Schreiber, Mathew Trent Hunnicutt, Mikayla Lashae Bartholomew, Noah Bean, Saniyya Sidney, Sean Berube, Sophia Bui, Susie Abromeit, Tony Goldwyn, Vaughn W. Hebron, Will Smith

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Nominated for 6 Oscars including Best Picture.

Summary: King Richard follows the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever. Driven by a clear vision of their future and using unconventional methods, Richard has a plan that will take Venus and SerenaKing Richard follows the journey of Richard Williams, an undeterred father instrumental in raising two of the most extraordinarily gifted athletes of all time, who will end up changing the sport of tennis forever. Driven by a clear vision of their future and using unconventional methods, Richard has a plan that will take Venus and Serena Williams from the streets of Compton, California to the global stage as legendary icons. The profoundly moving film shows the power of family, perseverance and unwavering belief as a means to achieve the impossible and impact the world.… Expand

Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Sport

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 144 min

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Peter Rainer

Nov 19, 2021

It’s the most sheerly pleasurable movie I’ve seen so far this year. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

Nov 17, 2021

Will Smith delivers a ferocious, all-consuming performance in King Richard, a thoroughly entertaining portrait of Richard Williams — better known as Venus and Serena’s father. Read full review

Jim Slotek

Nov 18, 2021

I was worried King Richard would come to resemble the platitudinous The Pursuit of Happyness, which earned Smith an Oscar nomination, but is not one of my favourites of his films. I was pleasantly surprised thereafter. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Nov 3, 2021

From watching and reading their saga as it played out, one could only imagine the worst of this “tennis parent” from hell and what he put his kids through. King Richard and Will Smith good-naturedly and affectionately upend that. Read full review

James Berardinelli

Nov 22, 2021

The movie as a whole isn’t about moments but a synthesis of all the factors that enriched the girls’ tennis DNA. Regardless of how much is true, how much has been softened and reshaped to suit the movie’s perspective, and how much is fabricated, the end result is compelling drama with top-notch performances and a feel-good denouement. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Nov 18, 2021

Smith aces the performance, which is the main attribute in elevating the story above the standard sports-movie conventions. Read full review

Derek Smith

Nov 5, 2021

Rarely has a film used its foreknowledge of a happy ending as a reason to remain so uncritical and incurious of its central subject. Read full review

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Hiddenx

Nov 21, 2021

Great story, awesome soundtrack, great act and so inspirational for me. Easily one of the best movies in 2021

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Mcalvin21

Dec 1, 2021

Amazing performances all around…
Lookout Pursuit of Happyness!!!
This is one of Will Smith’s besttt…!!!

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benjanzen

Dec 17, 2021

King Richard is an absolute triumph. A truly incredible sports drama on every front that is sure to please all audiences. A film that captures authenticity so well that I was completely enraptured within the story and this families life, which is a testament to the great writing, well helmedKing Richard is an absolute triumph. A truly incredible sports drama on every front that is sure to please all audiences. A film that captures authenticity so well that I was completely enraptured within the story and this families life, which is a testament to the great writing, well helmed direction and the group of incredible performances on display. Will Smith is the best he has ever been. It's an inspirational and uplifting story that balances emotion, humour, drama and suspense perfectly. Undoubtedly one of my favourites of the year.… Expand

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eberman123

Dec 16, 2021

The movie is a mix of excellent writing and acting. The film seems realistic. Richard is shown as being a hero, but also not so good. The movie is highly inspiring. Highly Recommended.

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enoquemaciel

Mar 18, 2022

75/100 the role fit Will Smith like a glove, nothing far removed from what he's done before.

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davemelbourne58

Mar 30, 2022

Inspirational story for sure. But I wanted more of the Williams Sisters. I have a sneaky feeling we got the Readers Digest version of what it was like growing up under King Richard.

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Samimacedo

Nov 19, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fiome de sessão da tarde aqui não!!! Gosto das interpretacões do Smith e da Ellie, mas o filme não funciona como um todo, e sim como una gravação sobre o protagonista e sua atriz suporte, sem contar o constante incomodo do filme estar sempre focando em coml um homen foi essencial para a vitória de duas mulheres, porque não dar um pouco mais de destaque para as filhas?… Expand

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