7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
King Richard (2021)
King Richard (2021)
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.9
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
While acknowledging systemic barriers like racism and class, the film's dominant message champions individual agency, strong parental guidance, and a disciplined, self-made path to success, aligning with conservative values of personal responsibility and family strength.
The movie features a diverse main cast accurately portraying the real-life Black Williams family. Its narrative explores themes of overcoming racial and class barriers within the world of professional tennis, focusing on the family's journey and resilience without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays the Williams family's Jehovah's Witness faith as a positive influence, contributing to their strong family values, discipline, and moral grounding. It is depicted as a source of strength and cohesion without any negative or critical framing. The narrative aligns with the virtues and dignity of their faith.
King Richard does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers exclusively on the Williams family's journey in professional tennis, focusing on their personal and professional challenges and triumphs. Consequently, there is no portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals or issues within the film's scope.
The film 'King Richard' is a biographical drama centered on Richard Williams and his daughters, Venus and Serena. The narrative does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its storyline.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biopic depicting real historical figures, including Richard Williams, Oracene Price, Venus Williams, and Serena Williams. All major characters are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical counterparts.
The film is a biopic depicting real historical figures, primarily the Williams family, who are Black. All major characters are portrayed by actors of the same race as their historical counterparts, thus containing no race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.6
Critic Ratings
9.0
7.6
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