King Richard (2021)
Kernel Score: 87% · 2,786 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, History
Released: 2021-11-18
Runtime: 144 minutes
Is King Richard worth watching?
Worth watching. A warm, well-acted family drama about the father who planned his daughters' path to tennis greatness. Will Smith is strong as a stubborn, complicated man, though it runs long and plays things safe.
Watch it if you
- like inspiring true-story sports dramas
- enjoy strong family stories
- want a crowd-pleasing biopic
Skip it if you
- don't like long runtimes
- want a hard-hitting, unflinching biography
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch King Richard
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
King Richard parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that King Richard is an inspiring family sports biopic about a father coaching his tennis-star daughters.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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- Erin Brockovich (2000) — 83%: A real-life story of one stubborn person refusing to be ignored.
Director
Reinaldo Marcus Green
Cast
- Will Smith as Richard Williams
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Oracene 'Brandy' Price
- Saniyya Sidney as Venus Williams
- Demi Singleton as Serena Williams
- Jon Bernthal as Rick Macci
- Mikayla LaShae Bartholomew as Tunde Price
- Tony Goldwyn as Paul Cohen
- Susie Abromeit as Robin Finn
- Dylan McDermott as Will Hodges
- Judith Chapman as Nancy Reagan
King Richard FAQ
Is King Richard worth watching?
Worth watching. A warm, well-acted family drama about the father who planned his daughters' path to tennis greatness. Will Smith is strong as a stubborn, complicated man, though it runs long and plays things safe.
Where can I watch King Richard?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is King Richard OK for kids?
King Richard is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that King Richard is an inspiring family sports biopic about a father coaching his tennis-star daughters.
What movies are like King Richard?
If you liked King Richard, try Air, Hidden Figures, Green Book and Coach Carter.