King Richard (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2021, King Richard is a drama and history film directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, running about 145 minutes. “Venus, Serena and a plan for greatness.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of how Richard Williams served as a coach to his daughters Venus and Serena, who will soon become two of the most legendary tennis players in history.
Who’s in it. King Richard stars Will Smith as Richard Williams, Demi Singleton as Serena Williams, Saniyya Sidney as Venus Williams and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Oracene "Brandy" Price, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, King Richard has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $39.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch King Richard page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Richard tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Richard (2021)?
- In US, King Richard is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is King Richard worth watching?
- King Richard holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in King Richard?
- King Richard stars Will Smith, Demi Singleton, Saniyya Sidney, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Jon Bernthal.
- When was King Richard released?
- King Richard was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.