Richard III (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1955, Richard III is a drama and history film directed by Laurence Olivier, running about 155 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Richard III stars Cedric Hardwicke as King Edward IV of England, Nicholas Hannen as Archbishop, Laurence Olivier as Richard III and Ralph Richardson as Duke of Buckingham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Richard III has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Richard III page.
If you liked it. Fans of Richard III tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Richard III (1955)?
- In US, Richard III is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Richard III worth watching?
- Richard III holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Richard III?
- Richard III stars Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud.
- When was Richard III released?
- Richard III was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.