Looking for Richard (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, Looking for Richard is a documentary film directed by Al Pacino, running about 112 minutes. “A four hundred year old work-in-progress.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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."
Who’s in it. Looking for Richard stars Al Pacino as Self / Richard III, Winona Ryder as Self / Lady Anne, Kevin Spacey as Self / Earl of Buckingham and Alec Baldwin as Self / Duke of Clarence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Looking for Richard has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Looking for Richard page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Looking for Richard (1996)?
- In US, Looking for Richard is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Looking for Richard worth watching?
- Looking for Richard holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Looking for Richard?
- Looking for Richard stars Al Pacino, Winona Ryder, Kevin Spacey, Alec Baldwin and Aidan Quinn.
- When was Looking for Richard released?
- Looking for Richard was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.