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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
7.5/10
98K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
408
250
  • 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
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    • 577User reviews
    • 263Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 48 wins & 134 nominations total

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    Will Smith
    Will Smith
    • Richard Williams
    Aunjanue Ellis
    Aunjanue Ellis
    • Oracene 'Brandy' Williams
    Jon Bernthal
    Jon Bernthal
    • Rick Macci
    Saniyya Sidney
    Saniyya Sidney
    • Venus Williams
    Demi Singleton
    Demi Singleton
    • Serena Williams
    Tony Goldwyn
    Tony Goldwyn
    • Paul Cohen
    Mikayla Lashae Bartholomew
    Mikayla Lashae Bartholomew
    • Tunde Price
    • (as Mikayla LaShae Bartholomew)
    Daniele Lawson
    Daniele Lawson
    • Isha Price
    Layla Crawford
    Layla Crawford
    • Lyndrea Price
    Erika Ringor
    Erika Ringor
    • Ms. Strickland
    Noah Bean
    Noah Bean
    • PV CC Tennis Pro
    Craig Tate
    Craig Tate
    • Bells
    Josiah Cross
    Josiah Cross
    • TD
    Calvin Clausell Jr.
    Calvin Clausell Jr.
    • Homeboy #3
    Vaughn W. Hebron
    Vaughn W. Hebron
    • Homeboy #4
    • (as Vaughn Hebron)
    Jimmy Walker Jr.
    Jimmy Walker Jr.
    • Old Patron
    Kevin Dunn
    Kevin Dunn
    • Vic Braden
    Brad Greenquist
    Brad Greenquist
    • Bud Collins
    • Director
      • Reinaldo Marcus Green
    • Writer
      • Zach Baylin
    • All cast & crew
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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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    • Trivia
      Saniyya Sidney who is left-handed and had never played tennis before, had to learn to play like Venus Williams who is right-handed. Her grueling Mon-Fri training regime involved a strict diet and exercise, and many hours of watching videos of Venus, ranging from her victories at major tournaments like the U.S. Open and Wimbledon.
    • 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 reviews577

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    Top review
    6/10
    Fails to serve a powerful, winning smash
    Although it has its moments, Reinaldo Marcus Green's 'King Richard' fails to serve a powerful, winning smash. It is mostly formulaic, with some of the drama bordering on melodramatic. Will Smith delivers a pretty monotonous, borderline caricatured performance. The 'King Richard' star dwarfs, especially when combined with a forceful Aunjanue Ellis and a revealing Saniyya Sidney, and leaves the film without a compelling central figure.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 19, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Germany)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • King Richard: Huyền Thoại Nhà Williams
    • Filming locations
      • Claremont Club, Claremont, California, 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
      • $15,129,285
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,406,033
      • Nov 21, 2021
    • Gross worldwide
      • $39,359,895
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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

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