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Where to Watch Richard III (1956) in the US
- 1956
- Not Rated
- 2h 41m
- 7.3IMDb
- 81%Rotten Tomatoes
- 88Metascore
Richard III is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
Richard's military skills have helped to put his older brother Edward on the throne of England. But jealousy and resentment cause Richard to seek the crown for himself, and he conceives a lengthy and carefully calculated plan using deception, manipulation, and outright murder to achieve his goal. His plotting soon has tumultuous consequences, both for himself and for England.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Laurence Olivier
- Starring
- Laurence Olivier, Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen
Details
- Release date
- Mar 11, 1956
- Language
- English, Latin
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Awards
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. 9 wins & 3 nominations total
Where to Watch Richard III (1956) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Richard III in the United States?
- Richard III is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD) and The Criterion Channel (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream Richard III or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD) and The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch Richard III for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).
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