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King Richard

King Richard

Drama · History · 2021

The story of how Richard Williams served as a coach to his daughters Venus and Serena, who will soon become two of the most legendary tennis players in history.

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King Richard

“Venus, Serena and a plan for greatness.”

2021 Drama · History 2h 24m

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7.6 / 10

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The story of how Richard Williams served as a coach to his daughters Venus and Serena, who will soon become two of the most legendary tennis players in history.

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Names above the title

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Directed by

Reinaldo Marcus Green

Written by

Zach Baylin

Will Smith

Will Smith

Richard Williams

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Oracene 'Brandy' Price

Saniyya Sidney

Saniyya Sidney

Venus Williams

Demi Singleton

Demi Singleton

Serena Williams

Jon Bernthal

Jon Bernthal

Rick Macci

Mikayla LaShae Bartholomew

Mikayla LaShae Bartholomew

Tunde Price

Tony Goldwyn

Tony Goldwyn

Paul Cohen

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.