

Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

Ian McKellen
Richard III

Annette Bening
Queen Elizabeth

Jim Broadbent
The Duke of Buckingham

Robert Downey Jr.
Earl Rivers

Kristin Scott Thomas
Lady Anne

Adrian Dunbar
James Tyrrell

Maggie Smith
Duchess of York

Tim McInnerny
William Catesby

Edward Hardwicke
Lord Stanley

Nigel Hawthorne
The Duke of Clarence

Jim Carter
Lord Hastings

Dominic West
The Earl of Richmond
Director & Crew
Richard Loncraine
Director
Official Trailer

Where to Watch Richard III Online
You can currently stream Richard III online or watch it in HD via the link below.
🎬 Watch Richard III FreeMovies Similar to Richard III
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Richard III online?
Richard III (1995) is available to stream on various platforms. You can also watch it online via our Watch Online button.
What is the IMDb rating of Richard III?
It has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 195 votes.
Who directed Richard III?
Richard III was directed by Richard Loncraine and released in 1995.
How long is Richard III?
Richard III has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1995-12-29
- Box Office
- $2.7M
- Status
- Released





