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  • 2021
  • PG-13
  • Warner Bros.
  • 2 h 24 m
  • 2021
  • PG-13
  • Warner Bros.
  • 2 h 24 m

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 Seren...

Directed By: Reinaldo Marcus Green

Written By: Zach Baylin

  • 2021
  • PG-13
  • Warner Bros.
  • 2 h 24 m
  • 2021
  • PG-13
  • Warner Bros.
  • 2 h 24 m

King Richard

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 53 Critic Reviews
76
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 223 User Ratings
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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 Seren...

Directed By: Reinaldo Marcus Green

Written By: Zach Baylin

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 53 Critic Reviews
76
85% Positive
45 Reviews
13% Mixed
7 Reviews
2% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 53 Critic Reviews
76
85% Positive
45 Reviews
13% Mixed
7 Reviews
2% Negative
1 Review

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90
Nov 19, 2021
It’s the most sheerly pleasurable movie I’ve seen so far this year.
By Peter Rainer FULL REVIEW
85
Nov 22, 2021
All around, King Richard is a solid, inspiring film.
By Alan Ng FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 223 User Ratings
6.6
69% Positive
153 Ratings
16% Mixed
36 Ratings
15% Negative
34 Ratings

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Generally Favorable Based on 223 User Ratings
6.6
69% Positive
153 Ratings
16% Mixed
36 Ratings
15% Negative
34 Ratings

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10
JasonMassaker
May 11, 2022
This is a very good Movie, Something refreshingly different. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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10
Gamer4etoBG
Mar 19, 2022
A 10/10 movie. Watched it with my family on HBO Max. The story is interesting, emotional, thorough and informative + Will Smith's phenomenal acting. Definitely recommend it.
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80
Nov 22, 2021
This is a straight-edge, inspirational sporting film of the old school – closer to Rocky than Hoop Dreams. Taking all the inevitable compromises on board, it could hardly work better within its chosen parameters.
By Donald Clarke FULL REVIEW
75
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.
By James Berardinelli FULL REVIEW
75
Sep 3, 2021
The film embodies its namesake’s oft-repeated — if increasingly suspect — ethos of making sure that fun comes first.
By David Ehrlich FULL REVIEW
65
Nov 18, 2021
Anytime King Richard threatens to follow an anodyne sports-movie arc, Williams’s forceful personality rears its head again.
By David Sims FULL REVIEW
38
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.
By Derek Smith FULL REVIEW
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10
ChanekeCholo
Dec 13, 2021
This is the most immersive film of the year. Everyone doesn't need to be ready to this wonderful epic drama family bursting with life. A biopic that we didn't ask for, but that we need to evolved our conscience. Finally Will Smith will win an Academy Award for Best Actor and he really deserves, his performance was subtle also poignant and all the cast were excellent in their roles. The director wants to cross the way of the symbolic narratively, because the script and the dialogues were the best of the film, definitely was the most spellbinding. Everything else were very well, but in the technical aspect doesn't take risks to show up a visual breakthrough.
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6
CarlElmore
Nov 24, 2022
Will Smith is great here but the story really isn't that engaging. The film should have focused more on Serena and Venus.
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6
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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Yourmumsbills
Apr 3, 2022
Will smith playing will **** has proved to be an overgrown toddler with serious issues.
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scottjobe
Mar 30, 2022
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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Production Company Warner Bros., Star Thrower Entertainment, Westbrook Studios, Keepin' It Reel
Release Date Nov 19, 2021
Duration 2 h 24 m
Rating PG-13
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Tagline Venus, Serena and a plan for greatness.
Website http://www.kingrichardfilm.com/
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Awards

Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 6 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Black Reel Awards
• 3 Wins & 9 Nominations

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