How long is Richard III?

Richard III is 2 h 35 min long (155 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:35 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Richard III rated?

Richard III is rated NR in the US.

Where can I stream Richard III?

In the US, as of 2026-11-07: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Richard III (1955) runs 2 h 35 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.2 from 99 TMDB members. 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…

Runtime: 2 h 35 min — ends 10:35 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NR (US)
Genres: Drama, History
Released: December 13, 1955
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 99 votes
Director: Laurence Olivier
Starring: Laurence Olivier, Cedric Hardwicke, Nicholas Hannen, Ralph Richardson
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 35 min, plan the evening: start by 8:25 pm to finish before 11 pm.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-07: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Kanopy (free).

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How long is Richard III?: Richard III is 2 h 35 min long (155 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:35 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Richard III rated?: Richard III is rated NR in the US.
Is Richard III a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 2 h 35 min, plan the evening: start by 8:25 pm to finish before 11 pm.
Where can I stream Richard III?: In the US, as of 2026-11-07: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Kanopy (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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