What Richard Did
2012, English. Directed by Lenny Abrahamson.
What Richard Did is a striking portrait of the fall of a Dublin golden-boy and high school rugby star whose world unravels one summer night.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Lenny AbrahamsonDirector
- Jack ReynorRichard Karlsen
- Roisin MurphyLara Hogan
- Fionn WaltonCian Fox
- Gavin DreaStephen O'Brien
- Patrick GibsonJake
- Sam KeeleyConor Harris
- Lars MikkelsenPeter Karlsen
- Lorraine PilkingtonKatherine Karlsen
- Liana O'CleirighClodagh
- Rachel GleesonEimear
- Billy GibsonOisin
- Mella CarronSophie Kilroy
Details
- Released
- 9 September 2012
- Country
- Ireland
- Written by
- Malcolm Campbell
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What What Richard Did is based on
What Richard Did is adapted from a novel.
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What Richard Did: quick answers
Is What Richard Did worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is What Richard Did?
What Richard Did runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does What Richard Did have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for What Richard Did. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
What Richard Did parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is What Richard Did on?
What Richard Did isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like What Richard Did?
If you liked What Richard Did, try Kill the Irishman, The Hate U Give, The General.
Who directed What Richard Did?
What Richard Did (2012) was directed by Lenny Abrahamson and stars Jack Reynor, Roisin Murphy, Fionn Walton.
What is What Richard Did based on?
What Richard Did is adapted from a novel.