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10 Best Movies Like Richard III

If you loved Richard III, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher

2022โ€ขโ˜… 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Richard III for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

At the turn of the 19th century, Pugilism was the sport of kings and a gifted young boxer fought his way to becoming champion of England....

#2
Mr. Turner

Mr. Turner

2014โ€ขโ˜… 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Richard III for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner lives his last 25 years with gusto and secretly becomes involved with a seaside landlady, while his faithful housekeeper bears an unrequite...

#3
Mayerling

Mayerling

1968โ€ขโ˜… 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Richard III for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria clashes with his father, Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, over implementing progressive policies for their country. Rudolf soon feels he is a man b...

#4
The Man Who Laughs

The Man Who Laughs

1928โ€ขโ˜… 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Richard III for fans of Drama. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

When a proud noble refuses to kiss the hand of the despotic King James in 1690, he is cruelly executed and his son surgically disfigured....

#5
Jimmy's Hall

Jimmy's Hall

2014โ€ขโ˜… 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Richard III for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Jimmy Gralton returns from New York and reopens his beloved community hall, only to meet opposition from the local parish....

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Firebrand

Firebrand

2024โ€ขโ˜… 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Richard III for fans of History & Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Katherine Parr, the sixth wife of King Henry VIII, is named regent while the tyrant battles abroad. When the king returns, increasingly ill and paranoid, Katherine finds herself fi...

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