Richard III (1955) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1955 · Film · ★ 7.2

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Released in 1955, Richard III is a drame and histoire film directed by Laurence Olivier, running about 155 minutes.

What it’s about. Le bossu Richard, duc de Gloucester, complote pour ravir la couronne royale de son frère Edouard IV. Après avoir épousé de force lady Anne, la veuve de l'héritier de la maison de Lancastre, Richard persuade Édouard que leur frère Clarence est un traître et parvient à le faire enfermer à la Tour de Londres, puis exécuter. Le roi Édouard meurt de maladie peu de temps après. La voie ainsi libérée, Richard n'attend plus que son couronnement pour pouvoir régner en tyran...

Who’s in it. Richard III stars Cedric Hardwicke as King Edward IV of England, Nicholas Hannen as Archbishop, Laurence Olivier as Richard III and Ralph Richardson as Duke of Buckingham, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Richard III has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and 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 Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Richard III (1955)?
In États-Unis, Richard III is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and 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 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame and histoire. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Richard III?
Richard III stars Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud.
When was Richard III released?
Richard III was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.