King Richard

2021
PG-13
2h 24m

IMDb RATING

7.5/10

143K

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Will Smith, Saniyya Sidney, and Demi Singleton in King Richard (2021)

A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard Williams.

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Docudrama Biography Drama Sport

A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard.A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard.A look at how tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams became who they are after the coaching from their father Richard.

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IMDb RATING

7.5/10

143K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 1 Oscar
- 50 wins & 137 nominations total

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Trivia
As a thank you to the cast, Will Smith divided his $40 million earnings from the movie amongst the other actors as bonuses for them.

Goofs
Arantxa Sánchez Vicario is regularly announced and shown as Vicario on the scoreboard, which wouldn't have happened. She was first known as Arantxa Sánchez, then she added Vicario to honor her mother. Following Spanish usage, Sánchez, her father's name, was always the prime part of her last name and she was known as Sánchez Vicario.

Quotes
Richard Williams: The most strongest, the most powerful, the most dangerous creature on this whole earth is a woman who knows how to think. Ain't nothing she can't do.

Crazy credits
During the credits, real documented footage was shown of Richard Williams and his daughters Venus and Serena. From camcorder footage to TV broadcasts, it showed a summary of the accomplishments that the Williams had achieved.

Connections
Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Best Movies of 2021 (2021)

Soundtracks
Get Me Back on Time, Engine Number 9 (Pt. 1 & 2)
Written by Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff
Performed by Wilson Pickett
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

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Featured review

8/10

Masterful from Will Smith

The feel-good movie of the year.

Incredible performance from Will Smith, maybe his best ever. Lots of funny moments. The showing at the LFF had the audience up on their feet applauding.

The only real criticism would be it lacks grit at times - Richard Williams is painted as a teddy bear when, in reality, he has a well-documented dark side. The also comes with the inevitable sports movie saccharine gloss.

And I'd ignore the current low rating on here, it's the result of a ton of 1-star reviews made in protest of Will Smith being for the lead role.