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King Richard

  • 20212021
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 24m
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Will Smith, Saniyya Sidney, and Demi Singleton in King Richard (2021)
A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard Williams.
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A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard Williams.A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard Williams.A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard Williams.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
38K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
59
72
  • Director
    • Reinaldo Marcus Green
  • Writer
    • Zach Baylin
  • Stars
    • Will Smith
    • Aunjanue Ellis
    • Jon Bernthal
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  • Director
    • Reinaldo Marcus Green
  • Writer
    • Zach Baylin
  • Stars
    • Will Smith
    • Aunjanue Ellis
    • Jon Bernthal
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 341User reviews
    • 181Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 29 wins & 112 nominations

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    Will Smith, Saniyya Sidney, and Demi Singleton in King Richard (2021)
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    Top cast

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    Will Smith
    Will Smith
    • Richard Williamsas Richard Williams
    Aunjanue Ellis
    Aunjanue Ellis
    • Oracene 'Brandy' Williamsas Oracene 'Brandy' Williams
    Jon Bernthal
    Jon Bernthal
    • Rick Maccias Rick Macci
    Saniyya Sidney
    Saniyya Sidney
    • Venus Williamsas Venus Williams
    Demi Singleton
    Demi Singleton
    • Serena Williamsas Serena Williams
    Tony Goldwyn
    Tony Goldwyn
    • Paul Cohenas Paul Cohen
    Mikayla Lashae Bartholomew
    Mikayla Lashae Bartholomew
    • Tunde Priceas Tunde Price
    • (as Mikayla LaShae Bartholomew)
    Daniele Lawson
    Daniele Lawson
    • Isha Priceas Isha Price
    Layla Crawford
    Layla Crawford
    • Lyndrea Priceas Lyndrea Price
    Erika Ringor
    Erika Ringor
    • Ms. Stricklandas Ms. Strickland
    Noah Bean
    Noah Bean
    • PV CC Tennis Proas PV CC Tennis Pro
    Craig Tate
    Craig Tate
    • Bellsas Bells
    Josiah Cross
    Josiah Cross
    • TDas TD
    Calvin Clausell Jr.
    Calvin Clausell Jr.
    • Homeboy #3as Homeboy #3
    Vaughn W. Hebron
    Vaughn W. Hebron
    • Homeboy #4as Homeboy #4
    • (as Vaughn Hebron)
    Jimmy Walker Jr.
    Jimmy Walker Jr.
    • Old Patronas Old Patron
    Kevin Dunn
    Kevin Dunn
    • Vic Bradenas Vic Braden
    Brad Greenquist
    Brad Greenquist
    • Bud Collinsas Bud Collins
    • Director
      • Reinaldo Marcus Green
    • Writer
      • Zach Baylin
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    The Rise of Will Smith

    The Rise of Will Smith

    Megastar Will Smith continues his celebrated acting career as Richard Williams, father of Venus and Serena, in King Richard. IMDb takes a look at his rise to superstardom.
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    Storyline

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    Richard Williams is determined to write his two daughters, Venus and Serena, into the history books. Training on tennis courts in Compton, Richard shapes the girls' adamant commitment and intense intuition. Together, the Williams family defies the odds. —Frank Liesenborgs
    fatherbased on real peopletennis coachtennis playertennis43 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Venus, Serena and a plan for greatness.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • Sport
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some violence, strong language, a sexual reference and brief drug references
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      As a thank you to the cast, Will Smith divided his $40 million earnings from the movie amongst the other actors as bonuses for them.
    • Goofs
      Arantxa Sánchez Vicario is regularly announced and shown as Vicario on the scoreboard, which wouldn't have happened. She was first known as Arantxa Sánchez, then she added Vicario to honor her mother. Following Spanish usage, Sánchez, her father's name, was always the prime part of her last name and she was known as Sánchez Vicario.
    • Quotes

      Richard Williams: The most strongest, the most powerful, the most dangerous creature on this whole earth is a woman who knows how to think. Ain't nothing she can't do.

    • Crazy credits
      During the credits, real documented footage was shown of Richard Williams and his daughters Venus and Serena. From camcorder footage to TV broadcasts, it showed a summary of the accomplishments that the Williams had achieved.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Best Movies of 2021 (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Get Me Back on Time, Engine Number 9 (Pt. 1 & 2)
      Written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff
      Performed by Wilson Pickett
      Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews341

    Review
    Top review
    Let's bend the truth and spill some sweet syrup over it
    While I do think the parents today are far too soft and accomodating,I do not believe in glorifying parents that push their children like soldiers. Discipline yes, of course, to learn nothing comes easy, especially things that are worthwhile. Pushing then when you know they have the passion for it but laziness comes calling, yes.

    However the father of Serena and Venus has a documented past of being mildly put borderline abusive, degrading, manipulative and basically gaslighting them into his world and vision. It seems Hollybank skipped that. And lets not forget constant infidelity and having more than 20 kids by numerous women but only focusing on Serena and Venus, his business...

    You do not do what he did to kids and the ones you love, rationalize it all you want.
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    • sumtim3s00n
    • Nov 19, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 19, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official Site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • King Richard: Huyền Thoại Nhà Williams
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Star Thrower Entertainment
      • Westbrook Studios
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,822,904
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,406,033
      • Nov 21, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $29,022,904
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 24 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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