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Armed with a clear vision and a brazen 78-page plan, Richard Williams is determined to write his daughters, Venus and Serena, into history. Training on Compton, California's neglected tennis courts--rain or shine--the girls are shaped by their father's unyielding commitment and their mother's balanced perspective and keen intuition, defying the seemingly insurmountable odds and prevailing expectations laid before them. Based on the true story that will inspire the world, "King Richard" follows the uplifting journey of a family whose unwavering resolve and unconditional belief ultimately delivers two of the world's greatest sports legends.

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King Richard transcends sport biopic formulas with refreshingly nuanced storytelling -- and a towering performance from Will Smith in the title role.

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Largely thanks to Will Smith's terrific performance in the title role, King Richard is an entertaining and inspirational story of parental perseverance.

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King Richard | Rotten Tomatoes (1) David Stratton The Australian Brandi is a more interesting character, thanks to a superb performance from Ellis, and their scenes together are the best in the movie, although the tennis sequences are very well shot and edited. Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 19, 2022 Full Review King Richard | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald Smith is entertaining. His single-mindedness should make him a bore but he somehow retains his talent to amuse whatever else is on his mind. Rated: 4/5 Jan 13, 2022 Full Review King Richard | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Mara Reinstein Us Weekly Featuring a towering performance from Will Smith in the title role, proving that a hero is not necessarily easy to root for. Dec 28, 2021 Full Review King Richard | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Joshua Polanski Boston Hassle King Richard suffers from ... a conflict of interest. Jul 18, 2024 Full Review King Richard | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Paul Emmanuel Enicola The Movie Buff Anchored by Will Smith’s towering performance, “King Richard” overcomes its sanitized characterization of an exacting man to present a closer look into tough-love parenting. The result, all puns intended, is a grand slam. Rated: B+ Jul 4, 2024 Full Review King Richard | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views “King Richard” does something not often shown in media, but focuses on the psychological abuse of young, affluent teenage girls and how it leads to a negative self-image. Jun 10, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews
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Bill Great story & acting Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/31/22 Full Review WILLIAM H There must have been a lot of footage on the cutting floor. This was choppy, and you asked too many questions at the end. Not about "King Richard", but about all of the other family members. And who were his advisors for financial and legal matters? Did he get insights from newsstand magazines about writing contracts? Lastly, there really aren't any poignant moments that Will Smith carried. I think he comes across as a bully. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/22 Full Review Danny J Superbly Done, Very Moving an inspiration for Everyone see! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/23/22 Full Review Sharon Great story and acting Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/20/22 Full Review John A wonderful performance by Will Smith - for me the best I've seen from him to date. This was one of the few times (with the possible exception of Pursuit of Happyness?) that I felt I was watching a character study and not the incorporation of a storyline into the typically smart and witty Will Smith persona. Aunjanue Ellis was also amazing as Brandi Williams. Playing real people (especially those who are still alive) presents unique challenges. All the cast did an outstanding job and made this an exceptional film. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/16/22 Full Review Peggy Movie is Inspirational.I hope more go and see this movie.This is a Must-See movie!I enjoyed this movie from Start to Finish! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/14/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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Reinaldo Marcus Green Director Will Smith Richard Williams Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor Oracene "Brandy" Williams Jon Bernthal Rick Macci Saniyya Sidney Venus Williams Demi Singleton Serena Williams
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Synopsis Armed with a clear vision and a brazen 78-page plan, Richard Williams is determined to write his daughters, Venus and Serena, into history. Training on Compton, California's neglected tennis courts--rain or shine--the girls are shaped by their father's unyielding commitment and their mother's balanced perspective and keen intuition, defying the seemingly insurmountable odds and prevailing expectations laid before them. Based on the true story that will inspire the world, "King Richard" follows the uplifting journey of a family whose unwavering resolve and unconditional belief ultimately delivers two of the world's greatest sports legends.

Director
Reinaldo Marcus Green

Producer
Tim White, Trevor White, Will Smith

Screenwriter
Zach Baylin

Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures

Production Co
Keepin' It Reel, Warner Bros. Pictures, Westbrook Studios, Star Thrower Entertainment

Rating
PG-13 (Brief Drug References|A Sexual Reference|Some Violence|Strong Language)

Genre
Biography, Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 19, 2021, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 19, 2021

Box Office (Gross USA)
$15.1M

Runtime
2h 26m

Sound Mix
Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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