Richard III
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and Kanopy.
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Frequently asked questions about Richard III
Where can I watch Richard III in the United States?
Richard III is available to stream on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Richard III on HBO Max?
Yes. Richard III is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside Criterion Channel and Kanopy.
Can I watch Richard III for free?
Richard III streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Richard III?
Richard III scores 7.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Richard III?
Richard III stars Laurence Olivier, Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Ralph Richardson, and John Gielgud. Laurence Olivier is the director.
How long is Richard III?
Richard III runs 2h 35m (155 minutes).
When did Richard III come out?
Richard III was released on December 13, 1955.
Which studio made Richard III?
Richard III was produced by London Films Productions in the United Kingdom.
What languages is Richard III in?
Richard III is in English and Latin, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.