King Richard (movie)

King Richard is a 2021 American biographical drama movie directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green and written by Zach Baylin. It is about the life of Richard Williams, the father and coach of famed tennis players Venus and Serena Williams. It stars Will Smith in the lead role, Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn, and Jon Bernthal.

It was released on November 19, 2021, by Warner Bros. Pictures and on the HBO Max streaming service on the same day. The movie had strong positive reviews. It was named one of the best films of 2021 by the American Film Institute.

Filmography
Film
 Year Title Role Notes  The Babysitters Amity Short film  Fences Raynell Maxson Hidden Figures Constance Johnson   Fast Color Lila   King Richard Venus Williams Nominated - Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Actor/Actress Nominated - Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Female Youth in Film Nominated - Music City Film Critics Association Award for Best Young Actress Nominated - Online Association of Female Film Critics Award for Best Breakthrough Performance Nominated - Online Film and Television Association Award for Best Youth Performance Nominated - San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Youth Performance Nominated - Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Youth Performance

Television
 Year Title Role Notes  Roots Kizzy Waller (age 6) Episode: "Part 2" American Horror Story: Roanoke Flora Harris 4 episodes  The Passage Amy Bellafonte Main role  The First Lady Sasha Obama Recurring role

References

Category:2021 drama movies
Category:2020s sports movies
Category:2020s biographical movies
Category:African-American movies
Category:American biographical movies
Category:American sports drama movies
Category:Warner Bros. movies