King Richard

  • 2022


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90 % Certified-fresh
$ 39 Million
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Positive Reviews 36
Negative reviews 5
Average Rating 3.9/5
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4.5
About those girls: Sidney and Singleton are tremendous as Venus and Serena, even if the movie doesnt strictly belong to them, their innate sweetness a .. EW
4.5
Overall a terrific story focusing on family, education, enjoying tennis, hard work and believing in yourself. Common Sense Media
4.5
Because of the Williams modest means and, frankly, because theyre black Richard cant convince pricey instructors to take Venus and Serena under their .. Screen Daily
1.5
King Richard doesnt shy away from these unflattering comparisons. Paste Magazine
4.5
The movie itself is a rousing if familiar sports drama that takes care of the surface level narrative but doesnt delve deeply enough into the meatier .. Usa Today
4.5
Richard is a helluva complex part, alternately lovable and aggravating, hilarious and scary, thats so well suited to Smith. New York Post
4.5
Enjoyable and well crafted as it is, this movie cant quite decide what to do with the tougher, darker side of Richard Williams. The Guardian
4.5
But, to his credit, he so fully immerses himself that it doesnt take long before youre able to look past the star and see him as Richard Williams. Az Central
4.5
The film builds to Venus entre to professional tennis at the age of 14, and her fight for the championship doesnt end in a formulaic way. ( Hollywood Reporter
2.0
THIS REVIEW HAS BEEN REMOVED DUE TO WILL SMITHS INEXCUSABLE BEHAVIOR AT THE OSCARS. Coles Mithey
4.5
Green isnt afraid to show the Williams family praying or putting their faith in a higher power (an important dimension of so many Americans lives seld .. Variety
4.0
And yet, Greens film is as light footed as any sports drama/biopic you might have ever seen. Firstpost
3.5
Despite the occasional dip into sugary sentiment, it always means well, feels right and delivers uplift to anyone feeling a bit low. Herald Sun
5.0
Wherever you sit, itll be the best seat in the house, with your heart on centre court. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.5
At first I wasnt going to look at it, Price said of King Richard, because I dont want to see me. The Ringer
4.5
When they see Cinderella in the film, thats exactly what happens. Concrete Play Ground
4.5
The film turns into a hero a man who is nothing more than a child exploiter... Serena and Venus became in two of the best tennis players in history no .. El Pais (Spain)
3.8
And dont miss the trippy dance number featuring rows of neon lit violins! Film Frenzy
4.5
Hell righteously make denouncements about Americas anti Black racism too. Mash Able
4.5
It is that rare film that feels fresh and entertaining without explosions, car chases and crude humor. Geek Girl Authority
3.5
The movie, running the stretch at almost 2 and 1/2 hours, doesnt feel too long or tedious and that is an achievement in itself. Mid Day
4.5
It doesnt really sit right that barring a meltdown or two from Oracene, we dont really see how the sisters reacted to the parenting style of Richard. Cinema Express
4.5
To call Williams an obsessive is an understatement. He is a man with a plan, who cannot conceive of failure. Rotten Tomatoes
2.0
Depictions of gang riddled Los Angeles leave much to be desired, but the traversing of two social worlds does feel honest to the Black experience. Mediaversity Reviews
4.5
This simply isnt the type of movie to benefit from a native 4K presentation. Reel Reviews
4.0
As someone who doesnt follow sports, even Ive heard of Venus and Serena. Elements of Madness
4.5
Stop worrying about the past, the movie shouts; it doesnt matter. Big Hollywood
3.8
A heartwarming and inspiring story with towering performances from Will Smith and Aunjanue Ellis. Full Review in Spanish
3.5
King Richard doesnt have quite enough about the Williams sisters themselves. Exclaim!
3.0
From what I have read about and seen of the man, this is a rather water downed version of Richard Williams. Orcasound
4.0
It seemed like real tennis stars were in the film. Great acting all around. DC Film Girl
4.5
As charismatic and nuanced as Will Smiths performance may be, theres a nagging sense that maybe his shouldnt have been the title character. WhatToWatch
3.5
This is an authorised biography, the kind of film that comes to praise its subject, not bury him. Screen Hub
4.0
Though the film has a familiar framework, there is an infectious power, passion, and poignancy infused in every shot, allowing this story to represent .. Next Best Picture
4.4
The direction shows the darkness lurking beneath his genial exterior, with Smiths performance revealing just how tenuous the familys dreams truly are. In Lander
4.0
The chemistry between the actors, the positive portrayal of the character, and an award winning performance help bolster King Richard. It does indeed .. Nerdophiles
1.5
Ultimately, Campions portrait of a repressed cowboy, I think, flatters Hollywood. The Baffler
1.5
Its about halfway through the story that King Richard shifts bigger focus to Prodigy Richard, the unstoppability of Venuss ascendance occasionally cla .. KENS 5 TV
4.0
An uplifting portrait of The American Dream, King Richard may have what it takes to fill its stars Oscar destiny. Dirty Movies
5.0
Fundamentally, King Richard isnt about tennis or the pursuit of excellence. WORLD
4.0
... Uplifting film that reminds us of the democratic power of love and talent to build community. The Canberra Times (Austra ..



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