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King Richard 2021

Movie · 145 min · English · September 2, 2021

Directed by Reinaldo Marcus GreenWritten by Zach Baylin

Starring Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Jon Bernthal

King Richard is a 2021 American biographical sports drama film written by Zach Baylin and directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green. The movie features Will Smith in the role of Richard Williams, father and coach of tennis champions Venus and Serena Williams, who also acted as executive producers. Supporting cast includes Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn, and Jon Bernthal.

The film made its debut at the 48th Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2021 before opening in theaters on November 19, 2021 through Warner Bros. Pictures and simultaneously streaming on HBO Max. Despite earning only $39.4 million domestically against a $50 million budget, it received critical acclaim for its script and performances by Smith, Ellis, and Sidney.

It was selected as one of the top ten films of the year by both the American Film Institute and the National Board of Review. The picture garnered six Oscar nominations at the 94th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and secured the Best Actor award for Will Smith.