Richard III
“I can smile, and murder while I smile”
Synopsis
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 betrayed.
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Top Cast
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Ian McKellen
Richard III
Annette Bening
Queen Elizabeth
Jim Broadbent
The Duke of Buckingham
Robert Downey Jr.
Earl Rivers
Kristin Scott Thomas
Lady Anne
Adrian Dunbar
James Tyrrell
Maggie Smith
Duchess of York
Tim McInnerny
William Catesby
Edward Hardwicke
Lord Stanley
Nigel Hawthorne
The Duke of Clarence
Jim Carter
Lord Hastings
Dominic West
The Earl of Richmond
John Wood
King Edward IV
Roger Hammond
Archbishop Thomas
Bill Paterson
Sir Richard Ratcliffe
Donald Sumpter
Brackenbury
Michael Elphick
2nd Murderer
Kate Steavenson-Payne
Princess Elizabeth
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 29, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 14, 1996
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Loncraine
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian McKellen, Richard Loncraine
- Original Score
- Trevor Jones
- Original Title
- Richard III
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.7M
- Production Studios
- Mayfair Entertainment International, British Screen, United Artists, First Look Pictures, Bayly/Paré Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Loncraine
Ian McKellen, Richard Loncraine, Richard Eyre, William Shakespeare
Trevor Jones
Peter Biziou
Paul Green
Ellen Dinerman Little, Ian McKellen, Maria Apodiacos, Lisa Katselas, Stephen Bayly
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Loncraine
Director
Jim Dowdall
Stunt Coordinator
Paul Green
Editor
Shuna Harwood
Costume Design
Tony Burrough
Production Design
Peter Biziou
Director of Photography
Trevor Jones
Original Music Composer
Ian McKellen
Screenplay
Richard Loncraine
Screenplay
Lisa Katselas
Producer
Stephen Bayly
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Richard III
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Richard III about?
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 betrayed.
Who directed Richard III?
Richard III was directed by Richard Loncraine.
Who stars in Richard III?
The principal cast of Richard III includes Ian McKellen, Annette Bening, Jim Broadbent, Robert Downey Jr., Kristin Scott Thomas.
When was Richard III released and how long is it?
Richard III was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Richard III make at the box office?
Richard III grossed $2.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Richard III?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Richard III was composed by Trevor Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Richard III?
Richard III holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).