Looking for Richard
1996, English. Directed by Al Pacino.
A four hundred year old work-in-progress.
Al Pacino's deeply-felt rumination on Shakespeare's significance and relevance to the modern world through interviews and an in-depth analysis of "Richard III."
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 155 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Looking for Richard
Looking for Richard isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Al PacinoDirector
- Al PacinoSelf / Richard III
- Winona RyderSelf / Lady Anne
- Kevin SpaceySelf / Earl of Buckingham
- Alec BaldwinSelf / Duke of Clarence
- Aidan QuinnRichmond
- Harris YulinSelf / King Edward
- Penelope AllenSelf / Queen Elizabeth
- Kenneth BranaghSelf - Interviewee
- Kevin KlineSelf - Interviewee
- James Earl JonesSelf - Interviewee
- Rosemary HarrisSelf - Interviewee
- Peter BrookSelf - Interviewee
Details
- Released
- 11 October 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Al Pacino, Frederic Kimball
- Box office
- $1.4M
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What Looking for Richard is based on
Looking for Richard is based on Richard III, a dramatic work by William Shakespeare.
Dramatic work
Richard III
By William Shakespeare
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Looking for Richard: quick answers
Is Looking for Richard worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 155 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Looking for Richard?
Looking for Richard runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Looking for Richard have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Looking for Richard. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Looking for Richard parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Looking for Richard is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Looking for Richard on?
Looking for Richard isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Looking for Richard?
If you liked Looking for Richard, try Avatar: The Deep Dive - A Special Edition of 20/20, I Am Heath Ledger, Sidney.
Who directed Looking for Richard?
Looking for Richard (1996) was directed by Al Pacino and stars Al Pacino, Winona Ryder, Kevin Spacey.
What is Looking for Richard based on?
Looking for Richard is based on Richard III, a dramatic work by William Shakespeare.