Synopsis
The story of how Richard Williams served as a coach to his daughters Venus and Serena, who will soon become two of the most legendary tennis players in history.
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Cast
- Will SmithRichard Williams
- Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorOracene "Brandy" Price
- Saniyya SidneyVenus Williams
- Demi SingletonSerena Williams
- Jon BernthalRick Macci
- Mikayla LaShae BartholomewTunde Price
- Tony GoldwynPaul Cohen
- Susie AbromeitRobin Finn
- Dylan McDermottWill Hodges
- Judith ChapmanNancy Reagan
Recommendations
- 85
TheWrap
King Richard may be a fairly straightforward biopic, but it’s an enjoyable one, giving viewers the chance to enjoy a heartwarming if not uncomplicated story, talk about parenting and the stresses the many characters faced on their way to the history books - 83
Entertainment Weekly
Green (who made the small, affecting 2018 indie Monsters and Men and this year's little-seen Joe Bell) hasn't reinvented the underdog wheel, but he has made something fresh out of the familiar — a smart reminder that when a story is told well it can hit all the beats we know, and still somehow surprise us. - 80
Variety
The beauty of Zach Baylin’s script is that while the arc is familiar, hardly a single detail could be described as clichéd, seeing as how the specifics are virtually unprecedented. - 80
Empire
As stirring and heart-warming as you’d like, this is a hugely touching family opus. It’s nothing revolutionary, but it’s straight from the heart and gets you in the gut. - 75
IndieWire
The film embodies its namesake’s oft-repeated — if increasingly suspect — ethos of making sure that fun comes first. - 75
The Playlist
The filmmakers are beyond lucky to have the performances from Smith and Ellis, as well as Venus’ own incredible story, to keep you captivated when it matters most. - 75
Vanity Fair
What keeps us invested is the cast’s invigorating performances. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
It is far from a perfect film, but it tantalizes, thanks to the strong subject matter and the sharp characterizations and performances.
