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Film · 2021

King Richard

Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green · starring Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis and Jon Bernthal

  • 2 h 24 min
  • 12
  • Drama
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 18 November 2021
  • 7.0 Users12 votes
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Synopsis

This movie will tell us about the life of two of the best tennis players in the world, Venus and Serena Williams, and how they became the athletes they are today. All this thanks to the help of his father, Richard Williams, who was his coach for several years. He was always sure that his daughters were destined for glory and he didn't stop until they made it.

The film is directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and stars Will Smith as Richard Williams. Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton play Venus and Serena Williams. Aunjanue Ellis plays Brandi Williams, their mother. Tony Goldwyn and Jon Bernthal play coaches Paul Cohen and Rick Macci. Zach Baylin pens the script. Will Smith is also involved as producer with his company Westbrook alongside Star Thrower Entertainment.

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Availability checked on 8 November 2026.

The essentials

Runtime
144 min2 hours and 24 minutes
Budget
$50mOverbrook Entertainment
Box office
$14.8m0.3 times its budget
Rating
12Suitable for 12 years and over
How long is King Richard?
2 hours and 24 minutes (144 minutes).
When was King Richard released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 18 November 2021.
Who directed King Richard?
Reinaldo Marcus Green.
Who is in King Richard?
It stars Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Jon Bernthal and Tony Goldwyn.
Where can I watch King Richard?
In the UK it is available with a subscription on HBO Max, with a channel on Now and a channel on Prime Video and to rent on Apple TV.
How much did King Richard make?
It took $14.8 million in US. It cost $50 million.
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Cast

Full cast (17)
Director
Reinaldo Marcus Green
Writers
Zach Baylin
Producers
Lynn Harris, Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith

Videos and trailers

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Interview 'King Richard' Jon Bernthal on his transformation to play Rick Macci 5:3217 January 2022

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Reviews

7.0 12 votes
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Box office

Weekend by weekend
  • Budget $50m
  • US $14.8m
  • UK £1.1m

Awards

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Soundtrack

All 20 songs
  1. Get Me Back on Time, Engine Number 9 (Pt. 1 & 2)Wilson Pickett Spotify
  2. BassKing T Spotify
  3. Appetite for DestructionNWA Spotify
  4. I Shall Be ReleasedNina Simone Spotify

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