Richard III
1955, English. Directed by Laurence Olivier.
Conscience is a word that cowards use.
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
- 2h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Laurence OlivierDirector
- Laurence OlivierRichard III
- Cedric HardwickeKing Edward IV of England
- Nicholas HannenArchbishop
- Ralph RichardsonDuke of Buckingham
- John GielgudGeorge, Duke of Clarence
- Mary KerridgeQueen Elizabeth
- Pamela BrownJane Shore
- Paul HusonEdward, Prince of Wales
- Claire BloomThe Lady Anne
- Wallace BoscoMonk
- Andrew CruickshankBrackenbury
- Clive MortonThe Lord Rivers
Details
- Released
- 13 December 1955
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Laurence Olivier, Alan Dent
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What Richard III is based on
Richard III is based on Richard III, a play or musical by William Shakespeare.
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Richard III
By William Shakespeare
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Richard III: quick answers
Is Richard III worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 99 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Richard III?
Richard III runs 155 minutes (2h 35m).
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 NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Richard III on?
Richard III is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Richard III?
If you liked Richard III, try Henry V, Julius Caesar, The Lion in Winter.
Who directed Richard III?
Richard III (1955) was directed by Laurence Olivier and stars Laurence Olivier, Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen.
What is Richard III based on?
Richard III is based on Richard III, a play or musical by William Shakespeare.