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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
Richard III

Richard III

1955‱★ 7.2

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

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 ...

#2
Igor

Igor

2008‱★ 5.9

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

A cliché hunchbacked evil scientist's assistant aspires to become a scientist himself, much to the displeasure of the rest of the evil science community....

#3
The Hunchback

The Hunchback

1997‱★ 5.9

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

Based on Victor Hugo's famed novel, the story of Quasimodo, the deformed bell ringer of Notre Dame, and his unrequited love for the gypsy girl, Esmeralda....

#4
Stage Beauty

Stage Beauty

2004‱★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Richard III for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria,...

#5
Mary

Mary

2024‱★ 6.2

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

A miraculous conception. A merciless king. A murderous pursuit. Mary's journey to give birth to Jesus unfolds in this biblical coming-of-age epic....

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The King

The King

2019‱★ 7.2

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

England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V....

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