Where to watch Richard III (1955)
Yes — Richard III is free on Kanopy, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
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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Richard III — common questions
- Can I watch Richard III for free?
- Yes. Richard III is streaming at no cost on Kanopy. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is Richard III on Netflix?
- No. Richard III is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch Richard III without paying anything?
- Through a library. Kanopy is free to use but signs you in with a library or university card, so you will need one — most public library systems in the US and UK include it at no charge.
- How long is Richard III?
- Richard III runs 155 minutes, rated NR.
