Richard III
1995, English. Directed by Richard Loncraine.
I can smile, and murder while I smile
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 199 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Richard III is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
- Richard LoncraineDirector
- Ian McKellenRichard III
- Annette BeningQueen Elizabeth
- Jim BroadbentThe Duke of Buckingham
- Robert Downey Jr.Earl Rivers
- Kristin Scott ThomasLady Anne
- Adrian DunbarJames Tyrrell
- Maggie SmithDuchess of York
- Tim McInnernyWilliam Catesby
- Edward HardwickeLord Stanley
- Nigel HawthorneThe Duke of Clarence
- Jim CarterLord Hastings
- Dominic WestThe Earl of Richmond
Details
- Released
- 29 December 1995
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Richard Loncraine, Ian McKellen
- Box office
- $2.7M
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What Richard III is based on
Richard III is based on Richard III, a dramatic work by William Shakespeare.
Dramatic work
Richard III
By William Shakespeare
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Richard III: quick answers
Is Richard III worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 199 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Richard III?
Richard III runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Richard III have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Richard III. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Richard III parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Richard III is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Richard III on?
Richard III is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Richard III?
If you liked Richard III, try The Devil's Double, Behold a Pale Horse, The Eagle Has Landed.
Who directed Richard III?
Richard III (1995) was directed by Richard Loncraine and stars Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Jim Broadbent.
What is Richard III based on?
Richard III is based on Richard III, a dramatic work by William Shakespeare.