Richard III (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1982, Richard III is a drama film directed by Sergey Evlakhishvili, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Richard III stars Mikhail Ulyanov, Aleksandr Grave, Lyubov Korneva and Olga Gavrilyuk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Richard III sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Richard III change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Richard III worth watching?
- Richard III holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Richard III?
- Richard III stars Mikhail Ulyanov, Aleksandr Grave, Lyubov Korneva, Olga Gavrilyuk and Evgeniy Karelskikh.
- When was Richard III released?
- Richard III was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.