Richard III

Name: Richard III
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1955-01-01
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Laurence Olivier, Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud

1955| 2h 38m| IMDb 7.1

Richard III (1955) is currently streaming in the UK on STUDIOCANAL PRESENTS. Last updated 20 January 2026.

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Drama History

Olivier’s performance, viewed as the greatest of his career, charges Richard with magnetic malevolence as he steals his brother Edward’s crown through a murderous set of machinations.

Director: Laurence Olivier