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53 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 85TheWrapMonica CastilloTheWrapMonica CastilloKing Richard may be a fairly straightforward biopic, but it’s an enjoyable one, giving viewers the chance to enjoy a heartwarming if not uncomplicated story, talk about parenting and the stresses the many characters faced on their way to the history books
- 83Entertainment WeeklyLeah GreenblattEntertainment WeeklyLeah GreenblattGreen (who made the small, affecting 2018 indie Monsters and Men and this year's little-seen Joe Bell) hasn't reinvented the underdog wheel, but he has made something fresh out of the familiar — a smart reminder that when a story is told well it can hit all the beats we know, and still somehow surprise us.
- 80VarietyPeter DebrugeVarietyPeter DebrugeThe beauty of Zach Baylin’s script is that while the arc is familiar, hardly a single detail could be described as clichéd, seeing as how the specifics are virtually unprecedented.
- 80EmpireAlex GodfreyEmpireAlex GodfreyAs stirring and heart-warming as you’d like, this is a hugely touching family opus. It’s nothing revolutionary, but it’s straight from the heart and gets you in the gut.
- 75IndieWireDavid EhrlichIndieWireDavid EhrlichThe film embodies its namesake’s oft-repeated — if increasingly suspect — ethos of making sure that fun comes first.
- 75The PlaylistGregory EllwoodThe PlaylistGregory EllwoodThe filmmakers are beyond lucky to have the performances from Smith and Ellis, as well as Venus’ own incredible story, to keep you captivated when it matters most.
- 75Vanity FairRichard LawsonVanity FairRichard LawsonWhat keeps us invested is the cast’s invigorating performances.
- 70The Hollywood ReporterStephen FarberThe Hollywood ReporterStephen FarberIt is far from a perfect film, but it tantalizes, thanks to the strong subject matter and the sharp characterizations and performances.
- 60The GuardianPeter BradshawThe GuardianPeter BradshawEnjoyable and well-crafted as it is, this movie can’t quite decide what to do with the tougher, darker side of Richard Williams.
- 60Screen RantMae AbdulbakiScreen RantMae AbdulbakiBolstered by a solid performance by Will Smith, King Richard is a feel-good, charming sports biopic that uplifts but never reaches its full potential.