Richard III (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1995, Richard III is a drama and war film directed by Richard Loncraine, running about 104 minutes. “I can smile, and murder while I smile” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A murderous lust for the British throne sees Richard III descend into madness. Though the setting is transposed to the 1930s, England is torn by civil war, split between the rivaling houses of York and Lancaster. Richard aspires to a fascist dictatorship, but must first remove the obstacles to his ascension—among them his brother, his nephews and his brother's wife. When the Duke of Buckingham deserts him, Richard's plans are compromised.
Who’s in it. Richard III stars Ian McKellen as Richard III, Annette Bening as Queen Elizabeth, Jim Broadbent as The Duke of Buckingham and Robert Downey Jr. as Earl Rivers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Richard III has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Richard III page.
If you liked it. Fans of Richard III tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Richard III (1995)?
- In US, Richard III is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Richard III worth watching?
- Richard III holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Richard III?
- Richard III stars Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Jim Broadbent, Robert Downey Jr. and Kristin Scott Thomas.
- When was Richard III released?
- Richard III was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.