“How far will you go to see your children succeed? Will Smith is irresistible as Richard Williams, the obsessed, fiercely protective father raising and training two of the greatest tennis players of all time. Smith’s performance is restrained, delicate and generous, working with a talented ensemble—Saniyya Sidney (Venus Williams), Demi Singleton (Serena Williams) and Aunjanue Ellis, who plays Richard’s equally determined wife Oracene—to make this an inspiring family story, one where, together, any obstacle can be overcome. Director Reinaldo Marcus Green and screenwriter Zach Baylin deepen this archetypal Cinderella story by capturing, with subtle precision, the unpredictable violence of Compton where the journey starts, and revealing the Williams’ marriage, with its flirtations and its quarrels, to be surprisingly strong and lovely at its core. King Richard offers a deeply satisfying journey, start to finish.” -Telluride Film Festival
*Oscar-nominated for Best Picture, Lead Actor, Supporting Actress, Original Screenplay, Film Editing & Best Original Song
